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Out of a castle's bowl, there's a pea who wakes up starving and can't stop eating. He eats and eats and eats and he grows and grows and grows. After stuffing his face with anything he stumbles upon, he finds himself ready to sleep and curls into a comfortable bed even though he's so large he barely fits. It's a bed of a princess who also finds herself hungry after a nap and in need of a snack.

THE PRINCESS AND THE GREEDY PEA is a humorous retelling of THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA that uses a similar writing style to THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY. The illustrations are vibrant with bright colors and teaches children that nothing good comes from greed. With the nursery rhyme feeling, the plot is fast-paced and almost feels like something you can tap your foot to.


Final Verdict: This is a silly story that is perfect for children who love nursery rhymes and fairytales. My daughter smiled with each turn of the page and with how big the pea gets. It's the symbolism of gluttony and teaches children that it isn't a good thing.