Princess Penelopea Hates Peas by Susan D Sweet

Princess Penelopea Hates Peas by Susan D Sweet

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Princess Penelopea hates peas! So she comes up with a plan to make them disappear forever, leading to a catastropea of epic portions. In a fractured fairy tale that turns the original The Princess and the Pea on its head, Princess Penelopea realizes that peas aren’t so bad after all. In fact, they might even be great.

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Princess Penelopea Hates Peas by Susan D Sweet

amp quot Whimsical, colorful artwork turns this into a fun story....This spirited title will work in a food-themed storytime and is perfect for parenting sections. amp quot -School Library Journal Once upon a time there was a princess named Penelopea. Penelopea lived in Capital Pea, where people eat peas by the pound-pureed, poached, and pan-fried! There was just one problem. Penelopea hated peas. So she came up with a plan to make the king and queen think she had eaten her peas, but it led to a catastropea of epic proportions! Eventually, in an effort to make peas disappear from the kingdom forever, she tries just one pea amp hellip then another amp hellip then another amp hellip and discovers they are positively pea-licious after all. Includes a section for parents and caregivers with ideas for introducing picky eaters to new foods, and encouraging children to eat a variety of healthy foods.
Adorable, curvy, colorful illustrations perfectly complement the amusing alliterative language style of Princess Penelopea Hates PeasPerfect puns and funny peas adorn these pea-luscious pages of inspiration for pea-challenged cooks, caregivers, and eaters. * Midwest Book Review *
Picky eaters will relate to this story, and the end notes give parents lots of great advice on how to broaden their children's horizons when it comes to eating. * Mom’s Radius *
Princess Penelopea Hates Peas is the story of a princess who cannot be convinced to try her peas, no matter what the king and queen do. The book offers parents an opportunity to encourage kids to try new foods. There is a note to parents and caregivers in the back that provides useful tips for getting children to eat a variety of foods. The accompanying illustrations are whimsical and colorful, and help turn a topic that some children may hesitate to embrace into a book that is a great deal of fun to read. * Foreword Reviews *
Whimsical, colorful artwork turns this into a fun story....This spirited title will work in a food-themed storytime and is perfect for parenting sections. * School Library Journal *
Susan D. Sweet, PhD, is a clinical child psychologist and mother of two. She has worked in hospital, school, and community-based settings and is passionate about children amp rsquo s mental health and well-being. Susan hopes worries never overshadow anyone amp rsquo s dreams. Dr. Sweet is the co-author of several books for children, including Jacqueline and the Beanstalk: A Tale of Facing Giant Fears, Princess Penelopea Hates Peas: A Tale of Picky Eating and Avoiding Catastropeas, King Calm: Mindful Gorilla in the City, Cinderstella: A Tale of Planets Not Princes, and Chicken or Egg: Who Comes First? Follow her on Facebook: susansweet.authorpage and on Twitter: susansweet2

Brenda S. Miles, PhD, is a pediatric neuropsychologist who has worked in hospital, rehabilitation, and school settings. She is an author and co-author of several books for children, including The Moment You Were Born: A Story for You and Your Premature Baby, Stickley Sticks to It!: A Frog amp rsquo s Guide to Getting Things Done, Chicken or Egg: Who Comes First? and Princess Penelopea Hates Peas: A Tale of Picky Eating and Avoiding Catastropeas. Brenda encourages children of all ages to dream big, find joy, and embrace adventure.

Valeria Docampo's inspiration for her art is rooted in everyday life: the eyes of a dog, the shape of a tree, the sound of rainfall, and the aromas of breakfast. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she studied fine arts and graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires. She has illustrated several books for children, including Cinderstella and Phileas's Fortune. Visit www.valeriadocampo.com and follow on Facebook: ValeriaDocampoOfficial
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9781433820465
ISBN 10 1433820463
Title Princess Penelopea Hates Peas
Author Susan D Sweet
Series Classic Tales For Modern Kids Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher American Psychological Association
Year published 2016-02-15
Number of pages 32
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.