A lot of girls growing up have a favorite Disney princess and some, as the grow up, still love her. My favorite Disney princess is Belle from "Beauty and the Beast." I love her, and the movie, for many different reasons but here are just some of them.

1. She loves to read

Growing up, and now, I love to read so the fact that a Disney princess was created that loved to read immediately won my heart.

2. She doesn't care that she doesn't fit it.

In the opening song, she is walking around town and the people are sing about how she doesn't fit in because of the fact to reads and doesn't do what she is expected to do.

3. She has such a kind heart.

When the Beast scares Belle out the castle after she messes with the rose, she runs into wolves and he comes to save her. He is injured and falls unconscious. Belle could have left him there for the wolves but she takes him back to the castle and cleans his scratch.

4. She has so much patience.

Trying to teach the Beast how to read and eat correctly couldn't have been any easy job. Most people would have just given up after a try or two but she waits until he finally gets it.

5. She doesn't judge by looks.

Unlike the Beast at the beginning of the movie, Belle isn't turned away by how the Beast looks. She is a little frightened by the fact he is a beast but she still gives him a chance and doesn't run.

6. Gaston

We all know a guy like Gaston, knows he's good looking and isn't afraid to show it off. Even after multiple advances toward her, she doesn't fall into the trap. She knows she deserves better.

7. She is strong

To keep turning down a guy gets exhausting. A lot of people would eventually give into it and just let them in so they stop bothering you. Belle stands her ground with Gaston and doesn't give in. Also, to stay with the Beast while he is still working on his temper couldn't have been a walk in the park.

8. She's independent

She knows how to work with just herself. She doesn't let anyone else define her, she lets herself to that.

9. Peculiar is used to describe her.

I know what you're thinking, "What does the word peculiar have to do with this?" Well, peculiar is my favorite word and the fact it's used to describe Belle makes me love her even more.

10. She's close with her dad.

In society nowadays, you don't see teenagers close to their families the way Belle was with her dad and I feel like it's important that this princess, along with many others, shows this relationship.

11. She is a wonderful role model.

After showing all these qualities about Belle, along with all of her other ones, I think she is a great character to show little kids and even everyone else. She is a great person to follow.