gorgeous art (photographs of miniatures by Polly Borland), witty writing...but still, kind of a problematic story from a feminist perspective, even if this is a version with a strong princess.

CrunchyGranola | Apr 26, 2006 |

I *love* Lauren Child's work. This is wordy but really, really fun. I love the application Child's signature art, funky fonts, and witty asides to a classic story. I hope she decides to tackle more.... (

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adge73 | Apr 25, 2006 |

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This book pushes the limits of standards for this list. There is fabric in the pictures, mostly in the multimattressed bed, but the delightful figures and clothes are paper and many other materials are used to create dioramas.

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When a bedraggled young lady shows up at the castle, only the queen will be able to determine if she’s really the princess she claims to be. Impeccable manners, irresistible charm, and stunning good looks do all point to princess. But only a tiny green pea hidden under a dozen down mattresses can prove whether the girl is royal—or regular.

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