Week One Storybook Favorites

The first project that caught my eye was The Prince Diaries, mostly because I enjoy the popular book and movie Anne Hathaway series, "The Princess Diaries." I like how the author used a different, often overlooked, perspective of the prince. The princess is always emphasized, but the prince barely has any lines or thoughts represented. The author also ventures into what happens after "happily ever after" which is an unanswered question in many fairy tales, and is something I've always wondered. The posts are written in diary entries which is a unique way to tell the opinion of a prince. In terms of the layout, I think the pictures and site layout is appropriate for the content. The conversation-style writing is relatable and entertaining.

I next looked at Peter Pan because Peter Pan is one of my favorite stories. I enjoyed the story from Tinkerbell's point of view, showcasing her sassy personality and strong perspective. The story of their friendship and her affection for him is never told and I like the way it is portray in this Storybook. I think Wendy's story of young love is charming and sweet, revealing how Peter Pan's affect on the people around him. I like that the pictures are at the top of the story and I think the green layout is very fitting for the theme.

The last one I looked at was Mean Girls Morals. Mean Girls is a movie I could watch over and over again, quoting it every time, so naturally I was curious about what the Storybook said. I liked how the author tied a pop culture element with the Aesops fables. I think it's really cool how there are connections between things that you'd never think were connected. I thought this Storybook was hilarious and entertaining. I loved hearing about the characters in a different light and learning more about the characters in different situations. The layout, of course, had to be girly and I thought the pictures and stories fit well together.

(The Plastics, source: Picky Wallpapers)