The Princess and the Pea

by Rachel Isadora

Determined to find the perfect princess to call his own, an African prince gives all his suitors a special test to see if they are as noble as they say, yet after so many fail the test, the prince... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0606266569
• ISBN13: 9780606266567
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Turtleback Books
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.8" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Beautiful Version of A Classic Tale

The story of the princess and the pea has been enhanced by this lovely telling written and illustrated by Rachel Isadora. By setting the tale in Africa, Isadora adds a new cultural dimension to the story and affirms the nobility of all races, in contrast to the lily white princesses that dominate movies, books and toys. But the illustrations are truly engaging and beautiful and stand on their own merit, not just as a non-white version of a classic. Any child's library would be enhanced by the inclusion of this book.

luv the book

My daughter read this book as soon she pulled it out the box. She enjoyed the pictures and the princess.

I adore this book

I've searched, hoped and contacted publishers about an African-American version of the Princess and the Pea. This book is so much more than that. It's beautiful and the story is rich. It's not just a typical story with the characters colored in brown. It's got culture in the characters, the design, and the content. I am truly thankful to Ms. Isadora for producing such a lovely book.

African American Princess

With so much emphasis on princesses these days, this story is the perfect foil for the wan pink varities. In a riot of color, this queen-to-be hops upon a bed of many quilts in African prints only to find the bed unsuited to a good night's sleep and hence wins the hand of the prince. Old tale, new award-winning graphics.

Check out this book

This is a very clever book and I found the style captivating. It is interesting how Ms. Isadora combines the African theme and the fun of the story all packaged in a classic story. Mr. Andersen would approve!