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Review: Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy

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By Diana Cole Sandy Springs Dunwoody Macaroni Kid Publisher November 26, 2014

From Disney.com “Disney Junior's animated television series "Sofia the First" is set in the storybook world of Enchancia and tells the story of Princess Sofia, an adventurous little girl who is learning how to adjust to royal life after her mom marries the king and she becomes a princess overnight. Disney's first little girl princess, Sofia was introduced in the music-filled animated television movie "Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess," which debuted on November 18, 2012 and became the #1 cable telecast of all time in Kids 2-5 and Girls 2-5, and the #1 preschool cable TV telecast ever in Total Viewers and Women 18-49.

Created for kids age 2-7 and their parents/caregivers, the stories in "Sofia the First" are designed to communicate positive messages and life lessons applicable to young children. While she lives in an enchanting fairytale world of castles, wizards and flying horses, Sofia remains a relatable peer-to-peer princess who is experiencing many of the same social situations as young viewers at home, including fitting in at school, building sibling relationships, making new friends, discovering how and when to be brave, learning the importance of telling the truth, and mastering new skills and good sportsmanship. Additionally, Sofia is learning how to adjust to life with her new blended family that includes her step-father, King Roland II, and step-siblings Amber and James. Along the way this ordinary girl learns to navigate the extraordinary life of royalty, and in the process makes everyone around her feel special.”

The other day I had a group of my 7 year old daughter’s friends over to watch Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy.

It was about when Princess Ivy was trying to take over the kingdom.  She tried to take over the kingdom by taking Sofia’s magical amulet. Ivy’s butterfly sole the amulet.   Sofia’s sister Amber gave it back to her.  My 7 yr olds favorite was part was when Rapunzel sang the songs.   She liked that there were two songs.  My daughter’s friend (5) loved everything about the movie.    She was jumping up and down!