Disney Princess Beginnings is a series of illustrated storybooks based on the Disney Princess franchise. Introducing each Disney Princess as a young girl. The book series was first released on January 3, 2017, beginning with "Cinderella Takes the Stage" and "Belle's Discovery".
Books
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Title
Release Date
Description
Cinderella Takes the Stage
January 3, 2017
Before Cinderella met her Fairy Godmother and dropped her Glass Slipper, she was a young girl, and this is her story. Ella, or Cinderella, as her parents fondly call her, is getting ready for a puppet-show contest when she meets an unexpected friend, Val. Val doesn't have much, but she teaches Ella how to sew. In return, Ella shares her sewing materials with Val. On the big day, the girls both put on great shows. But who will win the grand prize?
Belle's Discovery
January 3, 2017
Before Belle went to the enchanted castle and met the Beast, she was a young girl, and this is her story. At age seven, Belle is happy living at home with her father. But at school she feels like an outsider. Then one day she discovers a run-down bookshop. Determined to bring the store back to life, Belle shows all her classmates how wonderful books and stories are.
Ariel Makes Waves
July 25, 2017
Disney Princess Ariel and two of her sisters are swept out to sea by an enormous wave in this all-new story! Lost and with no clue how to get home, the young girls encounter many new things. The little mermaid is fascinated by her first trip to the surface and a human shipwreck! But can Ariel’s quick thinking help them find a way home or will they be lost forever?
Jasmine's New Rules
September 5, 2017
Disney Princess Jasmine is nine years old. She has private tutors, fancy clothes, and even a pet tiger, but what she really wants is a friend her own age. When a royal family from a nearby kingdom comes for a visit and brings his son, Jasmine is excited. But she and the boy don't have much in common. But then, while on an exciting underground adventure, Jasmine meets the son of one of the palace workers. Will Jasmine finally find a true friend?
Tiana's Best Surprise
January 2, 2018
Disney Princess Tiana is planning a surprise. Her daddy’s birthday is coming up and she wants to make him the best gumbo ever. But there is one problem--she has never made gumbo without her daddy’s help. Will Tiana be able to make her dream come true and give her father a gumbo he will be proud of?
Aurora Plays the Part
October 2, 2018
Disney Princess Aurora does not even know she is a princess! She has lived her entire life in a cottage in the forest with her Aunts Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather. She is thankful for her animal friends and the birds that sing with her, but she longs for some adventure. When she meets a young girl who is part of a traveling troupe of actors, Aurora's whole world opens up.
Moana's Big Leap
July 2, 2019
Young Moana is always ready for a new challenge! It is eight-year-old Moana's first time participating in the Tiale celebration, a festival that occurs every ten years and honors a brave female ancestor. Thanks to determination and coaching from her mother, Moana competes in the cliff diving competition!