Book Description
for The Princess and the Pea by Hans Christian Andersen and Janet Stevens
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
A succinct retelling of the story about the sensitive princess, especially notable for its rich color illustrations which are full of intricate patterns and sweeping vertical lines. The book itself is nearly 13 inches tall so that when the wakeful princess peers down from atop 20 mattresses and 20 quilts, one truly feels a sense of height. (Ages 5-9)
CCBC Choices 1985 . © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 1985. Used with permission.