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The Princess and the Grain of Rice

by Tina Cho Publisher: FARRAR STRAUSS & GIROUX

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A Korean folktale retelling with a princess challenge

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A Korean folktale retelling with a princess challenge

Set in the mountains of Joseon, this picture-book retelling of “The Princess and the Pea” centers on Jeongsoon, who hopes to become a princess despite her clumsiness. The challenge puts her through tests of manners, wisdom, and sleep; the story connects those trials to the value of staying true to oneself. Backmatter about real-life Korean princesses of the Joseon period adds historical context to the fairy-tale premise.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy fairy-tale retellings
  • Young readers interested in Korean culture and Joseon-era princesses
  • Families seeking a picture book with a self-acceptance theme

Themes

Korean folklore and cultural settingSelf-acceptancePerseverancePrincess traditions

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Book overview

A sweet, funny Korean Princess and the Pea retelling, written by critically acclaimed Korean American author Tina Cho. A new classic in the making!

In the mountains of Joseon, Jeongsoon has a heart as gentle as jade, but she might just be the clumsiest girl in the kingdom. She wants to be a princess, so she enters the grand princess challenge where she must complete the Manners Test, the Wisdom Test, and finally--the Sleep Test. Throughout each examination, Jeongsoon is far from flawless but in staying true to herself, wins the favor of the queen and the competition itself.

Includes backmatter on the real-life Korean princesses of the Joseon period.

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