The Showgirl Princess is a children's book written by Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue

Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...

. It was released on September 21, 2006 through Puffin Books

Puffin Books

Puffin Books is the children's imprint of British publishers Penguin Books. Since the 1960s it has been the largest publisher of children's books in the UK and much of the English-speaking world.-Early history:...

. The book is aimed at girls aged six and upwards and is based on Minogue's life.

The hardcover

Hardcover

A hardcover, hardback or hardbound is a book bound with rigid protective covers...

 book was illustrated by Swan Park. It features photos of Minogue taken by William Baker

William Baker (fashion designer)

William Baker is a fashion designer, stylist and author and theatre director, best known for his work with musician Kylie Minogue....

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Jane Richardson, the book's editor, says that The Showgirl Princess will "appeal to little princesses everywhere who love to dress up and have fun. It brims with positive messages such as believing in yourself and the importance of friendship and teamwork."

Minogue stated that she wanted this book to have a positive attitude towards young people.