La Princesa and the Pea

Elya, S. M., & Martinez-Neal, J. (2017). La Princesa and the Pea. G.P. Putnam’s Sons.

Summary:

In this rhyming twist on a classic fairy tale, a queen places a pea under a young lady's mattress to see if she is truly a princess worthy of the heart of her son.

Elay and Martinez-Neal created a lovely story that incorporates the use of rhyme and rhythm that captivates the reader’s attention. It can be used to introduce children to rhyming words and onomatopeyas. The lovely and vivid illustrations complement the story and captivates the theme of cleverness. This book offers several topics that world wide audiences can relate to and a glossary for vocabulary development.

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