Princess Penelopea Hates Peas

Written by Susan D. Sweet PhD and Brenda S. Miles PhD · Illustrated by Valeria Docampo

A princess's pea-hating plan spirals into chaos, revealing a surprising taste discovery.

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32 pages· 363 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

In Capital Pea, Princess Penelopea despises the kingdom's beloved peas. Her scheme to avoid them leads to a hilarious disaster. As chaos unfolds, she reluctantly tastes a pea, uncovering a surprising delight. Will her newfound appreciation change the kingdom's fate? This whimsical tale offers a playful twist on picky eating, with tips for parents to encourage healthy habits.

From the publisher

“Whimsical, colorful artwork turns this into a fun story….This spirited title will work in a food-themed storytime and is perfect for parenting sections.”–School Library Journal Once upon a time there was a princess named Penelopea. Penelopea lived in Capital Pea, where people eat peas by the pound–pureed, poached, and pan-fried! There was just one problem. Penelopea hated peas. So she came up with a plan to make the king and queen think she had eaten her peas, but it led to a catastropea of epic proportions! Eventually, in an effort to make peas disappear from the kingdom forever, she tries just one pea…then another…then another…and discovers they are positively pea-licious after all. Includes a section for parents and caregivers with ideas for introducing picky eaters to new foods, and encouraging children to eat a variety of healthy foods.

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