Synopses & Reviews
Ten years ago, Amy Krouse Rosenthal burst into children's books with Little Pea, a book destined to become a classic. Her witty text about a little pea who won't eat his sweets combined with the whimsical yet warm hearted art by Jen Corace create a go-to baby gift, a hilarious read-aloud, and the perfect intervention for picky eaters.
Review
"Picky eaters will enjoy the subtle humor of this topsy-turvy tale." School Library Journal
Synopsis
If Little Pea doesn't eat all of his sweets, there will be no vegetables for dessert! What's a young pea to do? Children who have trouble swallowing their veggies will love the way this pea-size picture book serves up a playful story they can relate to.
Synopsis
"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
About the Author
Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a Chicago-based writer. She is the author of the upcoming
I Wish You More, the bestselling book
Duck! Rabbit!, and the beloved
Little Hoot and
Little Oink.
Jen Corace received her BFA in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has illustrated a number of children's books, including Little Pea, Little Hoot, Little Oink, and her newest Chronicle title, Telephone. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.