La Princesa and the Pea

The Princess and the Pea gets a fresh twist in this charming bilingual retelling, winner of the Pura Belpr Medal for Illustration.

El pr ncipe knows this girl is the one for him, but, as usual, his mother doesn't agree.

The queen has a secret test in mind to see if this girl is really a princesa, but the prince might just have a sneaky plan, too . . .

Readers will be enchanted by this Latino twist on the classic story, and captivated by the vibrant art inspired by the culture of Peru.

Author: Susan Middleton Elya
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/05/2017
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.40h x 8.50w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780399251566
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 191340 / La Princesa and the Pea (English)

Award: Pura Belpre Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 07/01/2017 pg. 58
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2017
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 pg. 40 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Susan Middleton Elya is the author of many books that cleverly incorporate Spanish vocabulary into lively verse, including La Madre Goose: Nursery Rhymes for Los Niños, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal, Little Roja Riding Hood, illustrated by Susan Guevara, and Oh No, Gotta Go!, illustrated by G. Brian Karas. Her writing has been described as "Perfect for bilingual classes stretching their English wings and a charming way to introduce Spanish to English speakers" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).

Juana Martinez-Neal grew up and studied painting in Lima, Peru, and now lives with her family in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her illustrations for this book were inspired by the culture and arts of the indigenous people of Huilloc and Colca Canyon, Peru.