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The tale of a prince, a princess, perfect politeness, pages of love and a peculiarly hard pea. This utterly original interpretation of the classic tale has dazzling illustrations from multi-talented collaborators, award-winning Lauren Child and widely acclaimed photographer Polly Borland. This beautifully presented picture book explores the tale of the down-to-earth princess through a stunning mix of artwork and photography to create a fairy tale to be treasured.
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Lauren Child is the multi-talented prize-winning creator of the characters Charlie and Lola and Clarice Bean. She has won the Smarties Gold Award, Smarties Bronze Award, Kate Greenaway Medal and been shortlisted for the Children's Book of the Year at the British Book Awards. Lauren lives in London.
Polly Borland is a widely acclaimed, award winning photographer, famous for her vivid portraits. She is one of the few people to have been allowed into to Buckingham Palace to photograph the Queen and has had her own exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery. Born in Australia, Polly now lives in Brighton but continues to work all over the world.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This re-interpretation of the classic tale is richly illustrated. Lauren Child has collaborated with Polly Borland to create a book which captures the reader's interest through a clever blend of artwork and photography. Whole page illustrations explore the text, which uses different fonts and sizes.
It is the tale of the prince who agrees to marry - as long as the princes is 'more mesmerising than the moon ... more fascinating than all the stars in the sky'. There must be a 'certain ... something about her'. After the Prince's parents hold a Royal Ball and no princess with that 'certain something' is found, the prince goes everywhere in search for her, but with no success. So - who is it who comes dripping wet to the palace door in the middle of the night?
This re-telling of a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale creates much discussion about the story - its organization, illustrations and use of language.
It is the tale of the prince who agrees to marry - as long as the princes is 'more mesmerising than the moon ... more fascinating than all the stars in the sky'. There must be a 'certain ... something about her'. After the Prince's parents hold a Royal Ball and no princess with that 'certain something' is found, the prince goes everywhere in search for her, but with no success. So - who is it who comes dripping wet to the palace door in the middle of the night?
This re-telling of a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale creates much discussion about the story - its organization, illustrations and use of language.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A lovely retelling of the Princess and the Pea, with its tongue just far enough in its cheek, and the most wonderful pictures. The storytelling sends up the characters and modern sensibilities in a good-natured way, the Princess has exemplary manners, and the pictures are dark in a way that hints at Grimm Brothers or gothic for the under-tens. The pictures are photographs of exquisite dolls-house interiors, with the characters modelled as paper cutouts dressed in real fabric. This book is a work of art as well as being great fun to read.
Makes me think of The Princess Bride ("true love!"), Johnny Depp films, and National Trust properties.
Makes me think of The Princess Bride ("true love!"), Johnny Depp films, and National Trust properties.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This wonderful book re-tells the classic tale of 'The Princess and the Pea' in distinctive Lauren Child style. The illustrations are superb and the text absorbing and funny. This book works on two levels - one for children and another for adults. The little asides in the narrative are what appeal to me the most.
My family love the Charlie and Lola books, but I would say that this one will appeal more to older children (5+) because it is longer and the references more grown up.
My family love the Charlie and Lola books, but I would say that this one will appeal more to older children (5+) because it is longer and the references more grown up.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Wonderful book
Lauren Child is the most fabulous author- her illustrations are bright , imaginative and inspiring, and her version of this traditional tale is humorous and full of typically... Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Hewitt
Another Lauren Child classic
A beautifully illustrated book which is a pleasure to read aloud or for a confident reader to read themselves. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Monkeyqueen
lovely version
Lovely updated version of a classic story with really gorgeous images!
My seven year old daughter and even my nine year old son love the book.
Well worth the purchase.
My seven year old daughter and even my nine year old son love the book.
Well worth the purchase.
Published 13 months ago by D. Byer-Greenslade
One of the best books my daughter has!
Me and my 6.5 year old daughter love this book! It's beautifully written ("mesmerising" would be the right word, as it is also often used throughout the book) and has amazing... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Kasia
Beautiful Book, shame about the printing...
The story of the Princess in the Pea retold with Lauren Child's trademark quirky use of idiomatic language. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ladywebslinger
Wonderful book
Have just purchased this book for a friends daughters 6th birthday after we were bought it as a present a couple of years back . Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ms. K. Fox
beautiful, lovely story and illustrations
A lovely book for anyone who is, or knows, a REAL princess. A fairy story that is dreamy without being not saccharine.
Published on 26 April 2010 by H. Moon
Amazing creative work.Congratulations!
I bought 3 books of Lauren Child because I wanted to learn more about her work. Very unique and creative. Hope books of her being transalated into greek language!
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by Mel T. Maraka
I only have 4 words I LOVE THIS BOOK.
This book is fantastic not only for our little ones but parents as well. Its a really great take on an old classic and not to be missed. Read more
Published on 7 July 2009 by A. Liptrot
A great way to write this story
I love this story and remember it well from childhood. I'm also a big fan of Lauren Child, so when i found out she's done this I had to get it for myself.... Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2009 by Katy Lou
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