Pea Blossom

By Hans Christian Andersen

Book Overview

In a small garden near the great city of Beijing, five peas rest patiently in the same shell. As the peas grow, so do their dreams. One pea longs to fly to the sun and another to the moon. Two more... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823420183
• ISBN13: 9780823420186
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.3" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A Tale to be retold

A wonderful story that needed to be retold. That was accomplished in a gentle unique way. Illustrations were great! I gave this to my 3rd-grade granddaughter.

A CLASSIC STORY BEAUTIFULLY RETOLD

Ofttimes the retelling of a classic does not at all diminish the original work, but rather brings new life to a beloved story. Such is the case with Amy Lowry Poole's retelling and illustrating of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Pea Blossom," which was originally published in Danish in 1853. Writer/illustrator Poole lived in Beijing, China, for four years where she studied scroll making. This background is reflected in her beautifully wrought paintings that so perfectly evoke the spirit of this timeless tale. Many will remember that the story begins in a little garden outside of Beijing where five peas wait in a shell. As they impatiently anticipate the day when they'll be free of the shell, they dream of what they will do. One wants to fly to the sun, another intends to soar to the moon, while the smallest pea simply says, "I shall go wherever it is that I am meant to." Finally, their shell is torn open by a boy who believes they're perfect for his peashooter. Youngsters will enjoy learning the fate of the peas, especially that of the smallest one whose life journey is a rewarding surprise. Thanks to Amy Lowry Poole for introducing this thought provoking tale to another generation. - Gail Cooke