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The Princess and The Pea and Other Tales

Author
Hans Christian Andersen
Series
Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen
Language
English
Length
138 pages
ISBN
9781909438576
Published
15 November 2012
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Hans Christian Andersen
  • fairy tale
  • children
  • magic
  • bedtime
  • good and evil
  • family
  • society
  • social
  • magical

Description

This story is about a princess who is trying to find her prince. She is looking for a man who is strong and courageous. One night, she decides to sleep on twenty mattresses to see if there is any difference in how she feels. She finds that she can feel the pea hidden in the mattress below all the others. This story teaches us that it is important to be honest and find someone who will love us for who we are.

Author

Hans Christian Andersen, a Danish author, fairy tale writer, and poet noted for his children's stories, including: The Snow Queen, The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Thumbelina, The Little Match Girl, The Ugly Duckling. During his lifetime he was acclaimed for having delighted children worldwide, and was feted by royalty. His poetry and stories have been translated into more than 150 languages.

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