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.
Preorder here. For a peek inside look at Amazon & click peek inside. Also, check this reel by illustrator Honee Jang
Illustrated by Honee Jang
Kirkus Review: A solid entry in the princess genre, elevated by its representation of Korean culture. This retelling of “The Princess and the Pea” draws from history to imagine a new story about a real monarch from 18th-century Korea, in the midst of the country’s centuries-long Joseon period.
SLJ Review: The artwork features gorgeous details of Korean culture that will help readers visualize important aspects of this particular princess. The author’s notes offer insight into Cho’s process for creating and refining her story in this excellent adaptation for folklore and fairy-tale collections. VERDICT This charming Korean retelling of a familiar story is refreshingly adapted and will have listeners in story hours clamoring for more.
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Review (BCCB): This twist on "The Princess and the Pea" in a historically inspired Korean setting offers a fresh perspective on what makes a fairy-tale princess. Jang's digital art sets the scene, from gentle, blue-green mountains surrounding Jeongsoon's village to the intimate midnight gardens and pavilions of the palace. Jeongsoon's hanbok and sweetly rounded face place her comfortably among her village and would-be princess peers, a heroine but very much one of her people, and her wide-eyed compassion is as winning as her eventual, well-deserved triumph. Back matter includes brief notes on historical Korean princesses and a glossary.
a wonderful review from Cannonball Read
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.
Preorder here. For a peek inside look at Amazon & click peek inside. Also, check this reel by illustrator Honee Jang
Illustrated by Honee Jang
Kirkus Review: A solid entry in the princess genre, elevated by its representation of Korean culture. This retelling of “The Princess and the Pea” draws from history to imagine a new story about a real monarch from 18th-century Korea, in the midst of the country’s centuries-long Joseon period.
SLJ Review: The artwork features gorgeous details of Korean culture that will help readers visualize important aspects of this particular princess. The author’s notes offer insight into Cho’s process for creating and refining her story in this excellent adaptation for folklore and fairy-tale collections. VERDICT This charming Korean retelling of a familiar story is refreshingly adapted and will have listeners in story hours clamoring for more.
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Review (BCCB): This twist on "The Princess and the Pea" in a historically inspired Korean setting offers a fresh perspective on what makes a fairy-tale princess. Jang's digital art sets the scene, from gentle, blue-green mountains surrounding Jeongsoon's village to the intimate midnight gardens and pavilions of the palace. Jeongsoon's hanbok and sweetly rounded face place her comfortably among her village and would-be princess peers, a heroine but very much one of her people, and her wide-eyed compassion is as winning as her eventual, well-deserved triumph. Back matter includes brief notes on historical Korean princesses and a glossary.
a wonderful review from Cannonball Read
