7The Princess and the Pea is a popular fairy tale featuring fun characters and delightful twists and turns. Through a fresh retelling of this charming classic, early learners are able to develop their understanding of phonics and become more confident readers. Helpful activities allow readers to practice skills such as identifying letters and sounds, and they can apply those skills as they independently read the accessible text. This enchanting story is presented with the help of colorful illustrations that closely correspond to the text, guiding readers along this fun adventure in fairy-tale phonics.