The Princess and the Pea

by Hans Christian Andersen, Janet Stevens (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780823407538
Publisher:	Holiday House
Publication date:	01/01/1982
Series:	Tell Me a Story Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	113,461
Product dimensions:	7.58(w) x 8.99(h) x 0.14(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the 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.

Date of Birth:

April 2, 1805

Date of Death:

August 4, 1875

Place of Birth:

Odense, Denmark

Place of Death:

Copenhagen, Denmark