Prince & Knight

Prince & Knight is a picture book that blends classic fairy tale elements with a fresh take on royal romance. The story follows a young prince's quest to find love while protecting his kingdom from danger. A fearsome dragon threatens the realm, leading to an unexpected partnership between the prince and a brave knight. Their collaboration in facing this challenge becomes the catalyst for a deeper connection between the two characters. The book, illustrated by Stevie Lewis, marks a milestone in children's literature as one of the first mainstream picture books to feature same-gender romance in a fairy tale setting. Its themes of courage, authenticity, and accepting love in its many forms resonate with readers while maintaining the familiar charm of traditional royal stories.

Parents and children appreciate the fairy tale structure and colorful illustrations that present same-sex romance in an age-appropriate way. Many readers note it fills a gap in LGBTQ+ representation for young children. Readers liked: - The medieval setting and traditional fairy tale elements - Illustrations by Stevie Lewis - Simple, clear messaging about acceptance - The action sequences and dragon battle Readers disliked: - Some found the rhyming forced or awkward - Limited character development - A few readers wanted more complexity in the story Ratings: Goodreads: 4.28/5 (3,400+ ratings) Amazon: 4.8/5 (1,900+ ratings) Sample review quotes: "My 4-year-old requests this book every night" - Amazon reviewer "The art is stunning but the rhythm of the text feels off" - Goodreads reviewer "Finally a fairy tale where the prince finds his prince" - Barnes & Noble reviewer

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🏰 The book broke new ground in 2018 as one of the first LGBTQ+ children's picture books to feature a same-gender royal romance ⚔️ Illustrator Stevie Lewis drew inspiration from classic Disney films and medieval illuminated manuscripts to create the book's distinctive visual style 👑 Publisher Little Bee Books selected this as their lead title for Pride Month, helping establish more inclusive representation in children's literature 🐉 The story deliberately subverts the "damsel in distress" trope common in traditional fairy tales by having two male heroes work as equals 📚 The book's success led to a sequel titled "Prince & Knight: Tale of the Shadow King" released in 2022, continuing the groundbreaking series