The Tossy-Turny Princess and the Pesky Pea

By Susan Verde, Jay Fleck (Illustrator)

Part of the Feel-Good Fairy Tales series

A restless princess battles sleepless nights caused by a pesky pea. Can she find peace and rest?

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A busy princess, once a sound sleeper, is kept awake by a pesky pea. Now cranky and worried, she must find a way to calm her mind and body. Will she discover the secret to peaceful slumber, or will sleepless nights prevail? This enchanting tale offers young readers soothing exercises to drift into dreamland, blending classic fairy tale charm with practical sleep tips.

From the publisher

A bedtime fairy tale picture book to help the most restless of little ones fall asleep, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde and illustrator Jay Fleck. Once upon a time there lived a very busy princess who never had trouble falling asleep. Until one night, when a pesky pea changed all that! Without sleep, the princess feels cranky, clumsy, and filled with worry that she’ll never sleep again. Will this tossy-turny princess ever be able to calm her mind, relax her body, and finally get some rest? Book 2 of the Feel-Good Fairy Tales series is a soothing spin on a classic fairytale giving restless little readers and listeners the tools they need to help them drift off to dreamland. Includes exercises to help you fall asleep. “This will be a welcome bedtime tale for the youngsters who aren’t settled by just a kiss and a glass of water, and their caretakers will likely appreciate the gentle introduction to good sleep hygiene.” –Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books The Feel-Good Fairy Tales series: The Three Little Yogis and the Wolf Who Lost His Breath (#1) The Tossy-Turny Princess and the Pesky Pea (#2) Tortoise and Hare (#3)

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