The Prince and the Li Hing Mui

by Sandi Takayama

Book Overview

A common man proves to be more princely than aristocrats in this Hawaiian version of The princess and the pea. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573060771
• ISBN13: 9781573060776
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Bess Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Great twist on prince/princess stories

This book is fun for the language/slang and cultural context, as well as the spirited illustrations. One of the best things about it, though, is that it is not some pathetic girl who is saved by a prince. I'm no feminist, but I think a lot of those types of stories don't help girls any; goodness knows there are enough women sorely waiting for their princes to drive up in a Mercedes. This is a gender neutral book that both boys and girls will like. Takes a bit of practice to learn to read it out loud though!

Kids loved the story

Got this book from a Dr's visit. Kid's loved the story, we had to read the whole book before leaving the Dr's office. Very cute "local" story.