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Name: The princess and the pea
Author: Dick Gackenbach

📘 The princess and the pea by Dick Gackenbach

Based on the beloved fairy tale about a girl who can feel a single pea beneath a stack of mattresses, this illustrated version follows her journey to prove she is a true princess. With colorful pictures and simple text, it invites young readers to explore the timeless theme of identity and royalty.

First publish date: 1983

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Dick Gackenbach

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