When a bedraggled girl, caught outside in the rain, arrives at the palace and claims to be a princess, the Queen places a tiny pea under her mattress as a test. The girl cannot get a wink of sleep because she can feel the hard lump in her bed, proving that she is indeed a princess. She and the Prince marry and live happily ever after. This story has been adapted for children today while respecting the richness and flavor of the original version. The size of the book and its warm, inviting illustrations will appeal to young children, who will be captivated by the game page at the end. Other Details: 37 full-color illustrations 32 pages 6 1/2 x 6 1/2" Published 1999 Author Biography: Camille Semelet is also the illustrator of The Little Red Hen in THE LITTLE PEBBLES series.
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Hans Christian Andersen (often referred to in Scandinavia as H.C. Andersen) was a Danish author and poet. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories—called eventyr, or "fairy-tales" — express themes that transcend age and nationality. Andersen's fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages, have become culturally embedded in the West's collective consciousness, readily accessible to children, but presenting lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity for mature readers as well. Some of his most famous fairy tales include "The Little Mermaid", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Nightingale", "The Emperor's New Clothes" and many more. His stories have inspired plays, ballets, and both live-action and animated films.
