The princess and the peas and carrots

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Title:

The princess and the peas and carrots

Author:

Ziefert, Harriet, author.

Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875.

Summary:

"Most of the time, Rosebud is Good Princess Rosebud, but she can become Princess Fussy. This new rendition of The Princess and the Pea features a little girl who needs certain things to be 'just so.'"-- Provided by publisher.

General Note:

"Includes a foldout Fairy Tale"--Cover.

Edition:

1st ed.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Genre:

Toy and movable books.

Picture books.

Subject Term:

Fairy tales -- Adaptations -- Juvenile fiction.

Princesses -- Juvenile fiction.

Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction.

Etiquette -- Juvenile fiction.

Families -- Juvenile fiction.

Author(s):

Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875.

Publisher:

Blue Apple,

Electronic Access:

Cover image

Publication Date:

2012

ISBN:

9781609052508

Publication Information:

Maplewood, NJ : Blue Apple, 2012.

Call Number:

P ZIEFERT

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

Most of the time she is good Princess Rosebud. But when there's a hole in her sock, or her sweater is itchy, or-ick!-the peas on her plate are smushed up right next to the carrots, this strong-willed little miss becomes the picky and prickly Princess Fussy. Sound Familiar? The clever rendition of The Princess and the Pea offers a funny, insightful reflection of how important having certain things be "just so" can be to certain kids. Everyone will cheer the surprising twist that reveals why Rosebud cannot get comfy at bedtime. Is it simply the return of Princess Fussy? Or might there be a more royal reason for her finicky convictions?

Author Notes

Harriet Ziefert is a children's author born in 1941 in New Jersey. She has written several hundred children's books, including the Little Hippo series. Ziefert and illustrator Emilie Bon have collaborated on a series of "Little Hippo" books, the first of which was published in 1988 by Viking Penguin. The books are written for children between 1 1/2 to 5 years-of-age. They are intended to help children deal with change, like the addition of a new baby to the family or moving to a new house.

Her titles include Little Hippo's New Baby, Little Hippo's New Friend, Little Hippo's New School and Grandpa, Will You Play With Me?

(Bowker Author Biography)

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

PreS-Gr 2-Rosebud is a bit of a perfectionist. Her stuffed animals must be arranged just so, her crayons lined up in a row, and she always has a clean piece of paper waiting in case she makes a mistake. She is so exacting that she earns the nickname Princess Fussy by her family. After a particularly bad tantrum over her peas and carrots touching on her plate, her dad reads the story "Princess and the Pea" to soothe her to sleep. When she cannot get to sleep, he discovers a marble underneath her mattress, leading them to believe that she might be a genuine princess after all. Ziefert's text is fun and upbeat. Foster's cartoon illustrations add emphasis to the text and are full of vibrant watercolor touches. Readers also get a bonus: when Rosebud's dad reads her the story, it is presented in book format to flip through. This title will appeal to youngsters, especially those who are quite particular about their likes and dislikes.-Mary Cass Mabbot, Indianapolis Public Library (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.