The Princess and the Pea (Classic Fairy Tale Collection)

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Review Praise for The Princess and the Pea Cech’s fluid text sparkles in this well-crafted retelling . . . The illustrations, created with colored pencils, pastels, and acrylics, glow . . . Children will enjoy this delightful rendition of an old favorite.”—School Library Journal Read more About the Author John Cech is a professor of English at the University of Florida where he is the Director of the Center for Children's Literature and Culture. He was the creator, producer, and host of the daily public radio program “Recess!” about the cultures of childhood. He has served as the President of the Children's Literature Association and received the Anne Devereaux Jordan Award for his contributions to children's literature. John has written seven books in the Classic Fairy Tale Collection for Sterling, in addition to retellings of Aesop's Fables, illustrated by Martin Jarrie, and The Nutcracker, illustrated by Eric Puybaret. John lives in Gainesville, FL, with his wife, Eve. Bernhard Oberdieck has illustrated numerous books and enjoys international acclaim. He uses a variety of media—including colored pencils, pastels, and acrylics—to create fine, detailed work. Bernhard is also an avid collector of children’s picture books. He lives in Ramerberg in Bavaria with his wife and two sons. Read more