“I was a girl in the village doin’ alright” — my mom brain on repeat

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Sofia: I love going to the Charmswell School for Royal Magic because I made some great friends there, like Princess Layla, Princess Camila, and Prince Zane. If I ever get scared, I can talk to them and they always make me feel better. Or I can cuddle with our school pet, Pepper the Puppercorn. He’s a puppy with a unicorn horn and is always there for me if I need him at school. If I’m home, though, my pet bunny Clover or my mom will give me a big hug if I ever get scared.

Sofia: I love magic tricks! Our Royal Sorcerer, Cedric, does the most ah-mazing tricks. And now that he’s a teacher at my new school, he shows me how to do new magic spells every day in class. I can make things float by saying “floatisimo!” I can also do other fun spells like turning rocks into jewels.

Sofia: It is so nice having a sister like Amber. We play together, go on fun adventures and tell each other everything. We’re best friends and Amber is always looking out for me. I know she’ll make a great queen one day.

Sofia: Before my mom married King Roland, we lived in a tiny shoe shop. Then I moved to a castle so huge, I got lost trying to find my room on the first day I moved in. But now that I know my way around, I really like living in such a big house. We can race down the long hallways or play in the gardens or go to the stables and pet the flying horses! When Amber, James and I play hide-and-seek, we never run out of places to hide!

Sofia: Clover is the funniest bunny I’ve ever met! He makes me giggle all the time! Whenever I am sad, I know that Clover can cheer me up. Not only does he love to joke around, but he snores in a silly way, too. Clover is the best blue ribbon bunny ever!

Sofia: I still can’t believe I’ve gotten to meet so many princesses. They are all so kind and brave. When I met Tiana, she really helped me and even sang a song to me. She showed me that the best gifts come from the heart, just like her cooking! I’ve also met Rapunzel, Ariel, Cinderella, Belle, Aurora, Mulan, Jasmine, Snow White and Merida. I’m hoping one day soon, I’ll get to meet Moana, too! 

Sofia: It is! It’s called the Amulet of Avalor. My dad gave it to me when I first moved into the castle—and I’ve worn it ever since. The amulet lets me do tons of magical things like talk to animals, grow big or small, and get help from my favorite princesses whenever I’m in trouble. And the amulet still gives me new magical powers every once in a while!

Sofia: He sure does! Baileywick knows all our favorite foods and brings them whenever we ask, as long as we say please and thank you. My dad says Baileywick makes the best jiggly wiggly pudding in the kingdom!

Sofia: Wow! Purple is my favorite color, too! It’s the color of my favorite dress and some of the jewels in my tiara, too.

Sofia: Being a true princess is not about wearing the fanciest gown or tiara. It’s about being a good person, treating others with kindness, and never giving up when things are tough.