The Princess and the Pea

By Kolanovic Dubravaka, Cottage Door Press

A queen's test with a tiny pea reveals if a visitor is a true princess.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 22 ratings

32 pages· 786 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

On a stormy night, Princess Polly arrives at a prince's palace, claiming royal status. Skeptical, the queen devises a clever test involving a tiny pea hidden beneath layers of mattresses. Can Polly prove her royal lineage through this unusual challenge? Discover the truth in this enchanting retelling of a classic fairy tale, where a simple pea holds the key to a royal mystery. With vibrant illustrations and engaging text, this storybook invites young readers to explore themes of identity and authenticity, making it a delightful addition to any child's library.

From the publisher

“Underneath the mattress at the very bottom, the queen placed a teeny, tiny pea.” One rainy night, Princess Polly knocks on a lonely prince’s palace door. But is she a real princess? The queen has a plan to find out! This padded storybook of the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea features engaging text and sweet, colorful illustrations by Dubravka Kolanovic. Designed to encourage vocabulary development and help children read aloud, this story uses large font types and vibrant, contemporary illustrations to help early learning skills. It’s a perfect addition to any children’s library.

Classic children’s stories come to life with beautiful illustrations

Larger font for beginning readers to practice reading aloud

Bond with your child through family story time and strengthen a love for books and reading

Collect all titles available in the Parragon padded fairytale picture book collection. Classics such as Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, and more will bring cherished memories to all children’s libraries

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