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The Princess and The Pea A Classic Fairytale Keepsake Storybook

by Cottage Door Press

Book Details

Publisher:Parragon Books
Published:2018-09-18
Pages:32
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1680524518

Reading Info

Age Range:0-2

About This Book

One rainy night, Princess Polly knocks on a lonely prince's palace door. But is she a real princess? The queen has a plan to find out! This padded storybook of the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea features engaging text and sweet, colorful illustrations. Designed to encourage vocabulary development and help children read aloud, this story uses large font types and vibrant, contemporary illustrations to help early learning skills.

Our Review

This classic fairy tale adaptation brings the timeless story of a princess's sensitivity test to life with vibrant, contemporary illustrations that will capture the attention of even the youngest listeners. The engaging narrative follows Princess Polly's rainy night arrival at the prince's palace and the queen's clever plan involving a single pea beneath multiple mattresses, encouraging vocabulary development through clear, large-font text perfect for read-aloud sessions. The padded board book format makes this durable enough for small hands to explore independently while the sweet, colorful artwork provides visual cues to support early literacy skills and comprehension.

What sets this version apart is its thoughtful design specifically for early learning, with text that supports letter recognition and reading readiness while maintaining the magical quality of the original fairy tale. The combination of a familiar storyline with bright, modern illustrations creates an accessible gateway to classic literature for toddlers and preschoolers. Parents seeking quality read-aloud time will appreciate how this book balances educational value with enchanting storytelling, making it an ideal choice for bedtime reading that builds both vocabulary and a love of stories.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction