![]() ![]() Obviously, this book features the letter P – and it’s very well done! Princess Pigtornia has a dilapidated palace and is hoping she can marry the prince so that he will pay to fix it up. You may be familiar with Edwards’ alliterative stories. Princess Pigtoria and The Pea, by Pamela Duncan Edwards The pictures definitely steal the show, as the storytelling itself is far from compelling. In this book the traditional tale is beautifully illustrated in an African setting. The Princess and the Pea, by Rachel Isadora Plus there’s just something about seeing a wig on a penguin… I can’t help but smile. I like that the Prince and Princess fall in love after spending time together instead of the “love at first sight” stuff you find in most fairy tale adaptations. This is a silly take on the classic story. The Penguin and the Pea, by Janet Pearlman I love that this version features African-American families of the 1950’s. ![]() Plenty of women have their eyes on John, but it’s the smart and capable Princess who win’s John’s heart. Ma Sally is determined that the woman who marries him must cook black-eyed peas as well as she can. This was one of my favorite versions, in which Ma Sally is looking for a wife for her son John, the most eligible bachelor in their southern town. The author has cleverly integrated Spanish words into the rhyming text, and the lovely artwo7rk brings the story to life. We loved this Latino twist on the familiar tale. La Princesa and the Pea, by Susan Middleton Elya In this fractured tale, the spunky Princess Paulina is both practical and smart – and she proves that she doesn’t need a prince to make her dreams come true. I can’t remember how many times my preschooler and kindertner requested this book, but it was a lot. The Princess and the Pizza, by Mary Jane and Herm Auch (My favorite is the greedy pig princess!) The story follows the traditional tale the only real difference is the hilarious animal illustrations. As he travels the world searching for a bride, he is disappointed by every princess that he meets. In this book, a lion prince is the son of a lion king and tiger queen (which feels a little weird, but oh well). We adore Janet Stevens’ funny illustrations. The Princess and the Pea, by Janet Stevens One to add to your shelves for your students to read. It has simple, cheerful illustrations with the right amount of simple storytelling. This is the perfect version for young readers. The Princess and the Pea, by Harriet Ziefert The book has just the right amount of text with just the right amount of detail in the pictures. I love the soft illustrations and the simple storytelling. If you are looking for the traditional story, this is the one to get. The Princess and the Pea, by Maja Dusikova You’ll have to read it yourself to find out how the pea intervenes! When she knocks at the door, she is whisked away to the stack of twenty mattresses. One night, the kind young gardener is drenched by a storm. The queen tries a different approach – she puts the pea under a stack of mattresses, but no princess can feel it. “You are nearly thirty-four years old, Prince! If you are not married within one year, I shall stop your allowance.” The prince travels the world and meets many princesses, but none of them are right for him. It’s told by the pea, who explains that the Queen demanded that her son get married. This creative version is one of my favorites. The Very Smart Pea and the Princess-to-Be, by Mini Grey This book is well written and thoroughly entertaining. When the girl falls out of bed and comes to breakfast covered in bruises, the maid believes that the pea caused the bad night of sleep and declares her a princess. The maid misunderstands, believes the girl is a princess, and leads her to a stack of 20 mattresses with a pea underneath. One night she was caught in a storm and sought refuge at the castle with her dog, Prince S. The story is told by the “princess” (who isn’t really a princess at all). We loved this funny twist on the familiar tale! I chose only our favorites to include in this list.īelieve Me, I Never Felt the Pea! by Nancy Loewen Today I’m sharing some fun versions of the familiar tale, The Princess and the Pea. #MY KINGDOM FOR THE PRINCESS COOL MATH GAMES FULL#It’s the year of the book list on The Measured Mom! If you haven’t checked out the recent additions to my book lists, please check out the full page here. ![]()
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