Elya, S. M., Martinez-Neal, J., &
Andersen, H. C. (2017). La princesa and the pea. New York, NY: G.P
Putmans Son.
Summary: El Principe was
lonely and wanted to get married, but his mother was very picky about girls.
One day, a beautiful maiden asks to stay in the castle. El Principe sees her
and knows it is the one for him, but as usual his mother doesn’t agree. The
mother decides to test the maiden to find out if she is really a princess. The
mother picks the smallest of peas and demands that several mattresses be
brought. The maiden tries to sleep on the mattress, but can’t. The prince was
quite pleased for he had put pitchforks and stones in the bed. She passed the
test, married the prince, and had several children.
Review: Primarily
in English, but with several Spanish words thrown in, the fairytale of the
Princess and the Pea is retold. It also includes delightful rhymes and
wonderful illustrations. Recommended for children in third through fifth grade.
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