The princess and the pea /

Lundell , Margo

The princess and the pea / Retold by Margo Lundell : Illustrated by Nan Brooks - New York : A Golden Books , 1994 . - 24 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm . - A Little Golden Book .

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The story is a classic fairy tale about a prince who wants to marry a real princess, but he struggles to find one. One stormy night, a young woman claiming to be a princess seeks shelter at the prince’s castle. To test her royalty, the queen places a tiny pea under twenty mattresses and twenty feather beds.

Despite the many layers, the princess feels the pea and cannot sleep. Her sensitivity proves she is a true princess. The prince and princess are happily united, and the tale highlights themes of kindness, honesty, and the unique qualities that make someone special.

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