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

by **Amy Krouse Rosenthal** (Author), **Jen Corace** (Illustrator)

**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 Pea_more 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 Biography

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.

Jen Corace grew up in New Jersey where she spent a lot of time in her bedroom, drawing, and scheming. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration, she can still be found in Rhode Island, drawing and scheming the day away.

**Number of Pages:** 36

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 8.2 x 8.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** February 17, 2005

**Award:** Buckaroo Book Award (2007)

**Award:** Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (2007)

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Little Pea

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 1.7

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

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