Princess Elsie Builds a Castle: & Discovers the Magic of Engineering

by Kelsey Kirrene

Overview

When a fierce dragon destroys her family's castle, brave and resourceful Princess Elsie teams up with her clever fairy god engineer to rebuild it. Together, they challenge stereotypes and embark on a journey through the magical world of engineering, discovering the power of creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Perfect for young readers aged 3-6, this beautifully illustrated story not only captivates with its charming narrative and vibrant images but also introduces fundamental concepts of the engineering design process. Kids will be inspired by Princess Elsie's determination and ingenuity as she asks questions, researches, plans, and builds a castle that's stronger and more beautiful than ever.

Empower your child with a tale of courage, resilience, and the magic of science and engineering. "Princess Elsie Builds a Castle" is a delightful read that will encourage young minds to dream big and think creatively. This book is a must-have for any future innovator who loves stories of adventure, friendship, and building amazing things!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798341869851
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	02/16/2025
Series:	STEM Princesses
Pages:	36
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Dr. Kelsey Kirrene is a real-life space engineer, (pageant) queen, and girl mom. She has over a decade of experience passionately volunteering as a STEM education advocate. She holds a doctorate in education and multiple engineering degrees. She was featured as a co-author of Extraordinary Engineers: Female Engineers of This Day and Time: Volume 2. She aims to inspire the next generation of innovators to pursue engineering careers, especially girly girls like herself!

To further this mission, she is also the founder and President of The Princess Program STEM, a California based non-profit that inspires young girls to pursue STEM careers, parents to build their children’s STEM confidence, and communities to redefine what it means to be a woman in STEM. Proceeds from book sales go to support the development of fairy-tale and princess play themed STEM educational materials, activities, and coloring pages.

Editorial Reviews

Princess Elsie Builds a Castle by Dr Kelsey Kirrene is fascinating and unique. It's a simple story that challenges
everything people are taught about stereotypical jobs. Learning to work together to solve problems is a lovely
way to introduce kids to the joys of engineering – it's not just a job for boys. I love books that steer kids away
from stereotyping and help them see that they can do and be exactly what they want. A lovely story.
I look forward to reading more of them.

Readers Favorite - Anne-Marie Reynolds

An enchanting tale inspiring kids to dream big and embrace problem-solving through charming storytelling and vibrant illustrations.

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