--- product_id: 10214424 title: "The Princess and the Pea" price: "€ 36.37" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/10214424-the-princess-and-the-pea store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # The Princess and the Pea **Price:** € 36.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Princess and the Pea - **How much does it cost?** € 36.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/10214424-the-princess-and-the-pea) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description When a prince sets out to find a princess to marry, he soon discovers this is not a simple task. There is no shortage of so-called princesses, but how can he tell whether or not they are what they claim to be? Then one night a great storm rages, there comes a knock on the palace gate, and the prince's life is never the same . . . Review: Conversation-Starter for Beauty in Different Parts of the World - I loved the illustrations and conversation that this book prompted between my 7-year old niece and I. She grabbed this book out of the package and asked to read it before I even had the chance to read it myself. As we read, she made comments and asked questions about the different princesses. The second princess, who was dark-skinned and marked with white paint all over her body, really caught her attention. She kept saying that the princess looked “creepy”, and I kept asking her to explain what she meant by “creepy”. First, she pointed to the princess and said “the skin”. I asked “the skin? I thought we said that all brown skin is beautiful”. She agreed and said “yes, I know that”, and tried to explain her thoughts again. This time, she pointed to the skin and said “the paint on the skin”. And I said, “Ah, the body paint”. It lead to us pausing the book and briefly googling “African body art”. She was amazed to find a black woman that resembled the princess and so many other black people wearing body paint. We probably took a good 2 to 3 minutes looking at the pictures (because she kept pointing at different women saying “she looks beautiful” and kept asking to see more). I made sure to explain that the body art, just like the long neck of the first princess, are a mark of beauty in a different culture. And while the message that beauty varies from culture to culture may not have been the main message of the Princess and the Pea, it was a great message I was able to discuss and explore with my niece. Review: Classic Tale Perfect for Classroom Follow-up Activity. - Here is a classic with a great new twist—the setting is Africa. Wonderful art work — a Caldecott Honor Award Winner for illustration. The story is simple, perfect for first or second graders. It's true to the original Hans Christian Andersen version, with 20 mattresses and 20 featherbeds —so for a follow-up art project, you can see who can count to 40! Children can paint papers and then cut strips for the mattresses and featherbeds. Strips of Washi tape can also be used or mixed with painted strips. Fun, fun, fun, combining literature and art. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #302,980 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #45 in Children's African Folk Tales (Books) #3,353 in Children's Classics | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,413 Reviews | ## Images ![The Princess and the Pea - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91QTJWqJ1LL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Conversation-Starter for Beauty in Different Parts of the World *by M***. on July 17, 2020* I loved the illustrations and conversation that this book prompted between my 7-year old niece and I. She grabbed this book out of the package and asked to read it before I even had the chance to read it myself. As we read, she made comments and asked questions about the different princesses. The second princess, who was dark-skinned and marked with white paint all over her body, really caught her attention. She kept saying that the princess looked “creepy”, and I kept asking her to explain what she meant by “creepy”. First, she pointed to the princess and said “the skin”. I asked “the skin? I thought we said that all brown skin is beautiful”. She agreed and said “yes, I know that”, and tried to explain her thoughts again. This time, she pointed to the skin and said “the paint on the skin”. And I said, “Ah, the body paint”. It lead to us pausing the book and briefly googling “African body art”. She was amazed to find a black woman that resembled the princess and so many other black people wearing body paint. We probably took a good 2 to 3 minutes looking at the pictures (because she kept pointing at different women saying “she looks beautiful” and kept asking to see more). I made sure to explain that the body art, just like the long neck of the first princess, are a mark of beauty in a different culture. And while the message that beauty varies from culture to culture may not have been the main message of the Princess and the Pea, it was a great message I was able to discuss and explore with my niece. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic Tale Perfect for Classroom Follow-up Activity. *by G***S on June 24, 2017* Here is a classic with a great new twist—the setting is Africa. Wonderful art work — a Caldecott Honor Award Winner for illustration. The story is simple, perfect for first or second graders. It's true to the original Hans Christian Andersen version, with 20 mattresses and 20 featherbeds —so for a follow-up art project, you can see who can count to 40! Children can paint papers and then cut strips for the mattresses and featherbeds. Strips of Washi tape can also be used or mixed with painted strips. Fun, fun, fun, combining literature and art. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful illustrations and a great take on this story. *by M***N on February 18, 2023* I love having diverse books on my shelves when the grandkids visit that reflect the multicultural city I live in. It's a beautiful tale adapted with an African touch and the illustrations are eye-catching. One of my favourites to read when they are here. A true treasure. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Princess and the Pea - I Am a Cat - One Tiny Turtle: Read and Wonder --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/10214424-the-princess-and-the-pea](https://www.desertcart.at/products/10214424-the-princess-and-the-pea) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-11-15*