The Princess and the Pea

A Little Golden Book version of the timeless fairytale of a princess and her sleepless night.

Hans Christian Andersen’s classic The Princess and the Pea is a timeless story beloved for its bold princess and a little pea that ends up causing a big problem. Featuring beautiful illustrations filled with a bright array of colors, this charming Little Golden Book makes for a perfect bedtime read.HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN (1805-1875) was a prolific Danish author of plays, poems, travelogues, and novels, but is best remembered for his fairy tales. Some of his most famous fairy tales include The Little Mermaid, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Snow Queen, and The Ugly Duckling. His stories have inspired animated and live-action films, ballets, and plays.

JANA CHRISTY has illustrated dozens of beautiful books for children, including the popular Never Girls series and the Little Golden Book We're Getting a Pet!