This is a charming, low-stakes adventure that does exactly what a good picture book should: sparks imagination, models positive traits (resilience, curiosity), and makes kids want to create something afterward.

Kleven's collage illustrations have a handmade warmth that some kids will love and others might find old-fashioned compared to today's digital-glossy picture books. The story itself is simple but effective—a paper princess has a series of mini-adventures and finds her way home. Common Sense Media is right to highlight the autonomy angle; this isn't a princess waiting in a tower.

It's not going to teach your kid about the solar system or fractions, but it's a solid choice for bedtime reading or a rainy afternoon craft inspiration. Just know that by second grade, most kids will have outgrown it.