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Himes, Rachel

Princess and the Peas

32 pp. | Charlesbridge | April, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-1-58089-718-1 $16.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-60734-884-9
(3) K-3 Set in 1950s Charleston, the book offers an African American–centric revamp of the classic fairy tale. Ma Sally's son is a bachelor whose future wife won't be chosen in a typical courtship; instead, single ladies must cook black-eyed peas that meet the matriarch's approval. In a welcome twist, the winner, Princess, is refreshingly strong-willed. Folksy mixed-media illustrations set the old-fashioned scene. Recipe included.
Reviewer: Lauren Causey

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