Princess and the Peas

Princess and the Peas reimagines The Princess and the Pea in a warm African American community in 1950s Charleston County, South Carolina, where Ma Sally holds a cooking contest to find the right match for her son John, and a confident newcomer named Princess wins with her unbeatable black-eyed peas. Rachel Himes's mixed-media illustrations bring a vibrant, textured community to life on every page. This is a delightful choice for students because it retells a familiar fairy tale through an underrepresented cultural lens while keeping its fairy-tale charm fully intact.

Publishing Details

Author : Rachel Himes

Illustrator : Rachel Himes

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture Book

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 32

Size: 9.4 x 8.7 inches

Year Published: 2022

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 2nd

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fairy Tale

Theme: About POC, Black History, Family, Fairy Tale