The Prince of Peas

A beautifully collage-style illustrated play on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea"
 
The story centers on Princess Antoinette's quest to marry. Her journey for romance starts in the center of France where she meets several suitors. However, each potential husband must pass her mother’s "pea test," whereby Queen Louise hides a pea under their mattress in an attempt to identify the true Prince of Peas. Will Queen Louise help Princess Antoinette find her true Prince of Peas? Anne Letuffe's lush illustrations are dotted with peas, drawings, collages, photos, and maps, revealing new details on each reading.