Welcome to the royal family, princess marie - the science princess!

We’re so excited to introduce the newest title in our STEM Princess Series - Princess Marie and the Great Garden Mystery! This enchanting story is more than just a fairy tale. It’s a playful, empowering introduction to the scientific method for little learners who love to ask “why?” and “what if?”
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🕵️‍♀️ What’s the Story?
In Princess Marie and the Great Garden Mystery, something strange is happening in the royal garden. The flowers are wilting, losing their bright colors, but instead of panicking, Princess Marie grabs her STEM supplies and puts her royal curiosity to work with the help of the Science Wizard!
As she investigates, Marie models the steps of the scientific method:

1. Ask questions
2. Research options
3. Craft a hypothesis
4. Design an experiment
5. Conduct the experiment
6. Analyze the results

She discovers that science isn’t just something done in a lab, it’s a tool we use every day to solve problems, make sense of the world, and create a brighter future!

💡 Try the Scientific Method at Home!
You don’t need a garden (or a crown!) to help your child explore the world like a scientist. Here are a few ways you can spark inquiry at home:
🔬 Kitchen Science: Try predicting which fruits sink or float in water. Why do you think that is?
🌦 Weather Watchers: Have your child record the weather each day and see if they can notice any patterns. Do sunny days come after clouds?
🧼 Soap Detective: Test what happens when you wash different surfaces with water vs. soap and water. Or try different cleaning tools like a brush vs. a sponge vs. your hand. What do you think will clean best?
🧃 Taste Tests: Try blindfolded taste tests with different fruits. Can they guess the fruit? What happens if you pinch your nose?
Remember, it’s okay (and awesome!) if things don’t go as expected. That’s part of learning how to test and try again—just like our STEM princesses!

🎨 Extend the Story with Coloring Pages
To bring the story to life, we’ve created coordinating Princess Marie coloring pages that you can use as conversation starters or quiet-time activities. Download and print your favorites for free below.

📚 Ready to Grow Your STEM Storytime Library?
Princess Marie and the Great Garden Mystery is perfect for ages 3-8, classroom read-alouds, homeschool families, and anyone looking to inspire a love of science in a fun, gentle, and princessy way.
👑 Order your copy here (affiliate link)