Little Pea: (Children's Book, Books for Baby, Books about Picky Eaters, Board Books for Kids) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780811846585)

"Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Jen Corace strike beautiful balance between story and art in Little Pea." -- The New York Times

A sweet and amusing story to which little picky eaters can relate: If Little Pea doesn't eat all of his sweets, there will be no vegetables for dessert! What's a young pea to do? A delightful twist on a classic parent predicament, children will enjoy the unique tale and find themselves relating with Little Peamore than expected.

- An entertaining story about meal times with charming text that families can enjoy together
- Features simple, yet impactful illustrations that are engaging and help readers connect to the story
- Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a Chicago-based writer and Mama Pea. She is the author of Encyclopedia of Our Ordinary Life. This is her first children's book

"Picky eaters will enjoy the subtle humor of this topsy-turvy tale." -- School Library Journal

Fans of Little Oink, Little Hoot, and Duck! Rabbit! will enjoy the sweet musings of Little Pea and his loving family adventures.

- Great family read-aloud book
- Books for kids ages 2-4
- Books for preschool and up

Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal
ISBN-10: 081184658X
ISBN-13: 9780811846585
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Language: English
Published: 02/17/2005
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.20h x 8.10w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 86929 / Little Pea

Award: Buckaroo Book Award - Nominee
Award: Flicker Tale Children's Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 05/01/2005 pg. 545
Publishers Weekly 05/09/2005 pg. 69
School Library Journal 05/01/2005 pg. 95
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2005 pg. 258 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Entertainment Weekly 03/11/2005 pg. 111
School Library Journal 07/01/2006 pg. 44