The Princess and the Pea

Illustrated by Janet Stevens
Paperback
$7.99 US
| $10.99 CAN
On sale Jan 01, 1982 | 32 Pages | 9780823407538
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
A charmingly-illustrated take on a classic tale, perfect for young readers.

When a young prince decides to marry, his mother insists they search the land far and wide to find a real princess—but the perfect bride is hard to find.

Caldecott honoree Janet Stevens' expressive animal illustrations bring humor and fun to this traditional story, from the dancing elephant princess to the rain-soaked tiger princess climbing her pile of fluffy featherbeds.  

This accessible, easy-to-read adaptation is a classic itself, perfect to share with young readers who will love the intricate outfits and cheery wild creatures prancing across the pages.
Janet Stevens's books have won many awards, including a Caldecott Honor. Her books have been named American Library Association Notable Books, and she is also the illustrator of the popular Anansi books written by Eric A. Kimmel. She lives in Colorado.
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A charmingly-illustrated take on a classic tale, perfect for young readers.

When a young prince decides to marry, his mother insists they search the land far and wide to find a real princess—but the perfect bride is hard to find.

Caldecott honoree Janet Stevens' expressive animal illustrations bring humor and fun to this traditional story, from the dancing elephant princess to the rain-soaked tiger princess climbing her pile of fluffy featherbeds.  

This accessible, easy-to-read adaptation is a classic itself, perfect to share with young readers who will love the intricate outfits and cheery wild creatures prancing across the pages.

Author

Janet Stevens's books have won many awards, including a Caldecott Honor. Her books have been named American Library Association Notable Books, and she is also the illustrator of the popular Anansi books written by Eric A. Kimmel. She lives in Colorado.
Hans Christian Andersen View titles by Hans Christian Andersen