The Princess and the Pea (Reprint) (Paperback) by Rachel Isadora

About the Book

Caldecott Honoree Isadora exquisitely illustrates this retelling of the classic fairy tale and takes readers to a beautiful African setting--a first for the true story of a tiny pea that changed everything. Full color.

Book Synopsis

When a prince sets out to find a princess to marry, he soon discovers this is not a simple task. There is no shortage of so-called princesses, but how can he tell whether or not they are what they claim to be?

Then one night a great storm rages, there comes a knock on the palace gate, and the prince's life is never the same . . .

Review Quotes

An innovative interpretation of a timeless tale. Publishers Weekly

About The Author

Rachel Isadora began dancing at the age of eight. She trained at George Balanchine's School of American Ballet and has danced professionally. Rachel lives in New York City with her family.

Rachel Isadora has illustrated many books set in the world of dance and theater, including Opening Night, My Ballet Class, Swan Lake, The Little Match Girl, and Ben's Trumpet, which received the Caldecott Honor Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Award.

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