Disney Princess Beginnings

Disney Princess Beginnings (later re-titled Disney Before the Story) 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".
Since "Mulan's Secret Plan", the series has been re-titled Disney Before the Story and has included Anna, Elsa, Anita, and Alice, who are not apart of the official lineup.
==Books==
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 	Cinderella Takes the Stage 	Tessa Roehl 	Cinderella 	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? 	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? 	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? 	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 	Tessa Roehl 	Belle 	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. 	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. 	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. 	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 	Liz Marsham 	Ariel 	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? 	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? 	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? 	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 	Suzanne Francis 	Jasmine 	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? 	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? 	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? 	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 	Tessa Roehl 	Tiana 	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? 	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? 	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? 	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 	Tessa Roehl 	Aurora 	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. 	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. 	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. 	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 	Suzanne Francis 	Moana 	August 13, 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! 	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! 	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! 	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!
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 	Mulan's Secret Plan 	Tessa Roehl 	Mulan 	January 7, 2020
 	Before Mulan saved China...she was a girl ready to learn! Mulan can't wait to start school. She's excited to learn! But when class starts, she realizes that it's not quite what she was expecting. And if she and her friends really want to learn something, they're going to have to do it their own way. 	Before Mulan saved China...she was a girl ready to learn! Mulan can't wait to start school. She's excited to learn! But when class starts, she realizes that it's not quite what she was expecting. And if she and her friends really want to learn something, they're going to have to do it their own way. 	Before Mulan saved China...she was a girl ready to learn! Mulan can't wait to start school. She's excited to learn! But when class starts, she realizes that it's not quite what she was expecting. And if she and her friends really want to learn something, they're going to have to do it their own way. 	Before Mulan saved China...she was a girl ready to learn! Mulan can't wait to start school. She's excited to learn! But when class starts, she realizes that it's not quite what she was expecting. And if she and her friends really want to learn something, they're going to have to do it their own way.
 	Anna Finds a Friend 	Kate Egan 	Anna 	March 3, 2020
 	Before Anna saved Elsa in an act of true love, she was a young girl looking for a friend. When Anna's parents, Queen Iduna and King Agnarr, go off on a trip, Anna finds herself lonelier than ever. Her sister, Elsa, seems determined to avoid her, and all Anna wants is a friend to play with. She imagines another girl her own age, Astrid, and sends her a letter. To her surprise, Astrid writes back! But as the two become friends through their letters, Anna begins to wonder if Astrid is closer than she first thought. 	Before Anna saved Elsa in an act of true love, she was a young girl looking for a friend. When Anna's parents, Queen Iduna and King Agnarr, go off on a trip, Anna finds herself lonelier than ever. Her sister, Elsa, seems determined to avoid her, and all Anna wants is a friend to play with. She imagines another girl her own age, Astrid, and sends her a letter. To her surprise, Astrid writes back! But as the two become friends through their letters, Anna begins to wonder if Astrid is closer than she first thought. 	Before Anna saved Elsa in an act of true love, she was a young girl looking for a friend. When Anna's parents, Queen Iduna and King Agnarr, go off on a trip, Anna finds herself lonelier than ever. Her sister, Elsa, seems determined to avoid her, and all Anna wants is a friend to play with. She imagines another girl her own age, Astrid, and sends her a letter. To her surprise, Astrid writes back! But as the two become friends through their letters, Anna begins to wonder if Astrid is closer than she first thought. 	Before Anna saved Elsa in an act of true love, she was a young girl looking for a friend. When Anna's parents, Queen Iduna and King Agnarr, go off on a trip, Anna finds herself lonelier than ever. Her sister, Elsa, seems determined to avoid her, and all Anna wants is a friend to play with. She imagines another girl her own age, Astrid, and sends her a letter. To her surprise, Astrid writes back! But as the two become friends through their letters, Anna begins to wonder if Astrid is closer than she first thought.
 	Elsa's Icy Rescue 	Kate Egan 	Elsa 	March 3, 2020
 	Before she was Queen of Arendelle, Elsa was a young princess with a magical gift. Elsa cannot wait to spend time with her family at their summer home. Her powers seem to be getting stronger every day, and their family vacation seems to be the perfect opportunity to test out her icy abilities. But while Anna can spend all day playing outside, Queen Iduna tells Elsa she must continue her lessons to prepare for her future as Queen. As magical mishaps seem to happen more and more, Elsa begins to wonder if she has what it takes to one day become Queen of Arendelle and if the powers she always believed made her special might be a curse after all.	Before she was Queen of Arendelle, Elsa was a young princess with a magical gift. Elsa cannot wait to spend time with her family at their summer home. Her powers seem to be getting stronger every day, and their family vacation seems to be the perfect opportunity to test out her icy abilities. But while Anna can spend all day playing outside, Queen Iduna tells Elsa she must continue her lessons to prepare for her future as Queen. As magical mishaps seem to happen more and more, Elsa begins to wonder if she has what it takes to one day become Queen of Arendelle and if the powers she always believed made her special might be a curse after all.	Before she was Queen of Arendelle, Elsa was a young princess with a magical gift. Elsa cannot wait to spend time with her family at their summer home. Her powers seem to be getting stronger every day, and their family vacation seems to be the perfect opportunity to test out her icy abilities. But while Anna can spend all day playing outside, Queen Iduna tells Elsa she must continue her lessons to prepare for her future as Queen. As magical mishaps seem to happen more and more, Elsa begins to wonder if she has what it takes to one day become Queen of Arendelle and if the powers she always believed made her special might be a curse after all.	Before she was Queen of Arendelle, Elsa was a young princess with a magical gift. Elsa cannot wait to spend time with her family at their summer home. Her powers seem to be getting stronger every day, and their family vacation seems to be the perfect opportunity to test out her icy abilities. But while Anna can spend all day playing outside, Queen Iduna tells Elsa she must continue her lessons to prepare for her future as Queen. As magical mishaps seem to happen more and more, Elsa begins to wonder if she has what it takes to one day become Queen of Arendelle and if the powers she always believed made her special might be a curse after all.
 	Pocahontas Leads the Way 	Tessa Roehl 	Pocahontas 	September 29, 2020
 	Pocahontas is always looking for an adventure. When Nakoma's younger brother falls ill and the tribe's healer needs a special herb to treat him, Pocahontas recruits Nakoma to come with her on a harrowing journey. Will the two girls retrieve the plant in time? Or will their differences cost them the mission and their friendship? 	Pocahontas is always looking for an adventure. When Nakoma's younger brother falls ill and the tribe's healer needs a special herb to treat him, Pocahontas recruits Nakoma to come with her on a harrowing journey. Will the two girls retrieve the plant in time? Or will their differences cost them the mission and their friendship? 	Pocahontas is always looking for an adventure. When Nakoma's younger brother falls ill and the tribe's healer needs a special herb to treat him, Pocahontas recruits Nakoma to come with her on a harrowing journey. Will the two girls retrieve the plant in time? Or will their differences cost them the mission and their friendship? 	Pocahontas is always looking for an adventure. When Nakoma's younger brother falls ill and the tribe's healer needs a special herb to treat him, Pocahontas recruits Nakoma to come with her on a harrowing journey. Will the two girls retrieve the plant in time? Or will their differences cost them the mission and their friendship?
 	Anita's Puppy Tale 	Tessa Roehl 	Anita 	April 13, 2021
 	Before Anita rescued one hundred and one Dalmatians...she was a girl with a puppy! Anita and her new friends are on a mission to bring joy back to the gloomy halls of their new boarding school. But their plans get put on hold when Anita comes across an abandoned Dalmatian puppy in the schoolyard. As her new fluffy roommate becomes less and less of a secret, Anita discovers that a dog is just what her school needs to bring back a little cheer. Until then, resident mean girl, Cruella, tricks Anita and her friends at every turn and threatens to reveal the puppy to the grumpy Headmistress! 	Before Anita rescued one hundred and one Dalmatians...she was a girl with a puppy! Anita and her new friends are on a mission to bring joy back to the gloomy halls of their new boarding school. But their plans get put on hold when Anita comes across an abandoned Dalmatian puppy in the schoolyard. As her new fluffy roommate becomes less and less of a secret, Anita discovers that a dog is just what her school needs to bring back a little cheer. Until then, resident mean girl, Cruella, tricks Anita and her friends at every turn and threatens to reveal the puppy to the grumpy Headmistress! 	Before Anita rescued one hundred and one Dalmatians...she was a girl with a puppy! Anita and her new friends are on a mission to bring joy back to the gloomy halls of their new boarding school. But their plans get put on hold when Anita comes across an abandoned Dalmatian puppy in the schoolyard. As her new fluffy roommate becomes less and less of a secret, Anita discovers that a dog is just what her school needs to bring back a little cheer. Until then, resident mean girl, Cruella, tricks Anita and her friends at every turn and threatens to reveal the puppy to the grumpy Headmistress! 	Before Anita rescued one hundred and one Dalmatians...she was a girl with a puppy! Anita and her new friends are on a mission to bring joy back to the gloomy halls of their new boarding school. But their plans get put on hold when Anita comes across an abandoned Dalmatian puppy in the schoolyard. As her new fluffy roommate becomes less and less of a secret, Anita discovers that a dog is just what her school needs to bring back a little cheer. Until then, resident mean girl, Cruella, tricks Anita and her friends at every turn and threatens to reveal the puppy to the grumpy Headmistress!
 	Snow White's Birthday Wish 	Tessa Roehl 	Snow White 	April 13, 2021
 	The king tells Snow White that she can have any horse she wants for her birthday, but the only one she wants is the hurt stallion she found in the woods. Where did he come from? Does he belong to someone else? Snow White’s special bond with nature guides her as she tries to do what’s best for the horse … and make her own birthday wish come true. 	The king tells Snow White that she can have any horse she wants for her birthday, but the only one she wants is the hurt stallion she found in the woods. Where did he come from? Does he belong to someone else? Snow White’s special bond with nature guides her as she tries to do what’s best for the horse … and make her own birthday wish come true. 	The king tells Snow White that she can have any horse she wants for her birthday, but the only one she wants is the hurt stallion she found in the woods. Where did he come from? Does he belong to someone else? Snow White’s special bond with nature guides her as she tries to do what’s best for the horse … and make her own birthday wish come true. 	The king tells Snow White that she can have any horse she wants for her birthday, but the only one she wants is the hurt stallion she found in the woods. Where did he come from? Does he belong to someone else? Snow White’s special bond with nature guides her as she tries to do what’s best for the horse … and make her own birthday wish come true.
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 	Alice Un-Goodbye Party 	Tessa Roehl 	Alice 	May 9, 2023
 	Curious Alice is preparing to move house. To make his last day special, his friends throw him a "un-goodbye" party. The book captures Alice's emotions and adventures as she navigates this significant change in her life. 	Curious Alice is preparing to move house. To make his last day special, his friends throw him a "un-goodbye" party. The book captures Alice's emotions and adventures as she navigates this significant change in her life. 	Curious Alice is preparing to move house. To make his last day special, his friends throw him a "un-goodbye" party. The book captures Alice's emotions and adventures as she navigates this significant change in her life. 	Curious Alice is preparing to move house. To make his last day special, his friends throw him a "un-goodbye" party. The book captures Alice's emotions and adventures as she navigates this significant change in her life.
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 	Merida's Royal Rules 	Tessa Roehl 	Merida 	October 8, 2023
 	Before Merida became a brave princess, she was a young girl, and this is her story. Merida, the spirited princess, navigates the challenges of royal life while staying true to her adventurous spirit. In this adventure, she will have to make efforts to balance her royal responsibilities with her desire for freedom and adventure. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about leadership, courage, and staying true to herself! 	Before Merida became a brave princess, she was a young girl, and this is her story. Merida, the spirited princess, navigates the challenges of royal life while staying true to her adventurous spirit. In this adventure, she will have to make efforts to balance her royal responsibilities with her desire for freedom and adventure. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about leadership, courage, and staying true to herself! 	Before Merida became a brave princess, she was a young girl, and this is her story. Merida, the spirited princess, navigates the challenges of royal life while staying true to her adventurous spirit. In this adventure, she will have to make efforts to balance her royal responsibilities with her desire for freedom and adventure. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about leadership, courage, and staying true to herself! 	Before Merida became a brave princess, she was a young girl, and this is her story. Merida, the spirited princess, navigates the challenges of royal life while staying true to her adventurous spirit. In this adventure, she will have to make efforts to balance her royal responsibilities with her desire for freedom and adventure. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about leadership, courage, and staying true to herself!
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