Princess and the Pea

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In this delightful retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, a lonely prince seeks a true princess to marry. One stormy night, a young woman arrives at the castle, claiming to be a princess. To test her authenticity, the queen places a tiny pea beneath twenty mattresses. The next morning, the young woman reveals she had a restless night due to something hard in the bed, proving her royal sensitivity. The prince and princess marry, and the pea is placed in a museum.

About the author

Matthew Oldham is a children’s author who loves writing fun and interesting books to help young readers learn about the world. He has written many popular non-fiction books for Usborne, including titles about science, history, and animals. Matthew enjoys making facts exciting and easy to understand for curious children everywhere.