Nobody Asked the Pea — John Warren Stewig

Readers might think they know the story of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Princess and the Pea," but some characters in the story would take issue with them. In this retelling one gets to have a say, even the pea, the crucial member of the cast.

This clever version of a favorite fairy tale is perfect for learning all about character and point-of-view. It is in line with the Common Core State Standards for Language Arts.