The Princess And The Greedy Pea

What do our readers think of The Princess And The Greedy Pea? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the greedy pea, silly feast and bouncy rhyme hilarious, especially when it eats something as enormous and unexpected as the table. They enjoy joining in with the repeated words and spotting funny details in the colourful illustrations.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Princess And The Greedy Pea?

Leigh Hodgkinson serves up a gloriously silly mash-up of The Princess and the Pea and There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, with bouncy rhyme, expressive artwork and a pea with truly unstoppable appetites. A brilliant choice for children who enjoy repetition and daft visual jokes.

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What is The Princess And The Greedy Pea about?

A ravenous pea devours a sprout, soup, bread, cake, pickle, cheese, tea, and even the table! After this feast, it seeks rest, unaware it's in for a surprise from a very grumpy, very hungry princess with a taste for revenge.

About the author

Leigh Hodgkinson is a talented author and illustrator who loves creating fun and colourful books for children. She is well known for her lively picture books, including 'Goldilocks and Just the One Bear'. Leigh enjoys making stories that spark imagination and bring joy to readers of all ages. She is also passionate about drawing and storytelling.

Discussion ideas around The Princess And The Greedy Pea

A Very Greedy Pea: Why do you think the pea keeps eating more and more, even when it has already eaten plenty?

What Would You Eat?: If you could add one more surprising item to the pea’s feast, what would it be and why?

The Grumpy Princess: How do the princess’s feelings change during the story, and what might make her so cross?

Rhyme and Repetition: Which repeated words or phrases make the story fun to say aloud, and how do they help you remember what happens next?

Too Much of a Good Thing: What can happen when someone takes more than they need, and can you think of a real-life example?