The Princess and the Pea

Stevenson Sucie, Sucie Stevenson. Yearling Books, $4.99 (32pp) ISBN 978-0-440-40964-9

According to PW , ``Stevenson's unaffected prose, expressively cartoony style and fresh pastels make this an accessible and entertaining version of Andersen's classic.'' Ages 4-7. (Aug.)

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