"The Princess and the Pea" is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen that tells the story of a young woman who claims to be a princess. To test her royal identity, a prince’s mother places a single pea beneath twenty mattresses and twenty feather beds, believing that only a true princess would be sensitive enough to feel it. After a restless night, the girl reveals her discomfort, proving her royal lineage. The prince and the princess are ultimately united, emphasizing themes of true nobility and sensitivity. The tale highlights the importance of authenticity and the often-overlooked qualities of a true princess. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Penguin, Penguin Bedtime Classics .

This book is aimed at children in to preschool.

This book has been graded for interest at 0-2 years.

There are 18 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Penguin USA .

Carly Gledhill developed her distinctive style illustrating for clients including Paperchase, H&M and M&S. Inspired by a love of colour, character design and textiles she has worked on a wide range of products, including children's clothing, books and stationery. She lives and works in Stockport. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author and poet, most famous for his writing down of many timeless, classic fairy tales. He is Denmark's most famous author and his birthday is celebrated every year with a part called "Odin Story Day".