La Princesa and the Pea book cover
Pre K - 3

La Princesa and the Pea

By Susan Middleton Elya

Illustrator: Juana Martinez-Neal

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

El príncipe 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.

State Awards

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  • North Carolina
    • North Carolina Children’s Book Award, 2021

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