The Princess and the Pea
By Hans Christian Andersen and Nicola Baxter
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Synopsis
A prince seeks a true princess to marry but struggles to find one. One stormy night, a young woman arrives at the castle, claiming to be a princess. To test her authenticity, the queen places a pea beneath twenty mattresses and twenty featherbeds. The next morning, the young woman complains of a sleepless night due to something hard in the bed, proving her sensitivity and confirming her royal status. The prince and princess marry, and the pea is placed in a museum.
About the author
Hans Christian Andersen was a famous Danish author known for writing magical fairy tales that children all over the world love. Some of his most well-known stories include 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Ugly Duckling', and 'The Emperor’s New Clothes'. His imaginative tales continue to inspire and delight readers of all ages.
Pages
26 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
Published
1993
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