children's music review

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Product Review
This charming CD is a musical story that has the main character, Rachel, making a very exciting discovery — that she has a princess living inside herself because, after all, every girl has one. Princess Bean is her name, and she lives in her own storybook on a library shelf, but can jump into any book she pleases! When she does just that, she has some rather fantastic experiences and through her adventures she makes very meaningful discoveries about self-esteem, peer pressure, taking risks, and learning from mistakes.

Princess Bean doesn't fit into the conventional princess mold and must contend with some rather jealous, more stereotypical princesses, including Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. Her foibles and triumphs help kids realize that being a hero (or heroine) is not only about "saving the day", but involves having the courage to learn from mistakes, to believe in yourself, and to follow what's in your heart.

Princess Bean's Messy World features rock & roll style music as well as some jazz to tell the touching and humorous story of this unlikely princess. This title is the first in a planned series of audio and video stories.

Dollar Value
This audio CD runs for 49 minutes, and retails for $15 US, and the cassette is $10 US.