A simplified version of the familiar tale featuring a young poodle who has been lost in the woods then finds shelter in a palace where, by feeling a pea through many blankets, she proves that she is a real princess. Includes a note on the history of the tale.

A simplified version of the familiar tale featuring a young poodle who has been lost in the woods then finds shelter in a palace where, by feeling a pea through many blankets, she proves that she is a real princess. Includes a note on the history of the tale.

When a lonely Penguin Prince meets the Penguin Princess of his dreams, he asks for her fin in marriage. But can she pass the pea test and prove that she is a real princess? Janet Perlman, an award-winning animator, creates a colorful cartoon kingdom of penguin characters that are expressive and charming. This retelling of the classic tale is guaranteed to bring on the giggles! Children aged 4 - 8

A simplified version of the familiar fairy tale featuring a panda who, with help from her furry godmother, attends a ball and dances with a handsome prince. Includes a note on the history of the tale.

This little volume contains three retold fairy tales, somewhat tongue in cheek, in each of which the Princess is a Poodle. One story involves a pea, another, a flock of sheep and an evil waiting woman, the third, the traditional three tasks a prince must accomplish to win the Princess Fair. In all three stories the Princess Poodle and her swain live happily ever after.

Meet the adorable orphan lamb Sweet Pea and discover why her true story has become a picture book phenomenon and enchanted readers of all ages! One cold winter night, Sweet Pea the orphan lamb becomes very sick. Everyone in the farmyard is worried about her! Under the watchful care of Farmer John, Laddie the sheepdog, and Dr. Alison the mobile veterinarian, she slowly recovers. Dr. Alison tells Sweet Pea she can have a sleepover to celebrate as soon as she is well again. When the day finally comes, her closest friends Sunny, Prem, and Violet join her in the greenhouse for a fun and imaginative "SheepOver" celebration. This charming story of caring and friendship by farm owners John and Jennifer Churchman, brought to life with John's entrancing photo-illustrations, will enchant readers young and old. In the words of one of her many fans, "Sweet Pea brings a calming, authentic joy to my life that makes me laugh, cry and gives me hope that all is well in the world. . . . Everyone needs a little Sweet Pea in their lives!"