Princess Penelopea Hates Peas: A Tale of Picky Eating and Avoiding Catastropeas

"Whimsical, colorful artwork turns this into a fun story....This spirited title will work in a food-themed storytime and is perfect for parenting sections."―School Library Journal

Once upon a time there was a princess named Penelopea. Penelopea lived in Capital Pea, where people eat peas by the pound―pureed, poached, and pan-fried! There was just one problem. Penelopea hated peas. So she came up with a plan to make the king and queen think she had eaten her peas, but it led to a catastropea of epic proportions!

Eventually, in an effort to make peas disappear from the kingdom forever, she tries just one pea…then another…then another…and discovers they are positively pea-licious after all. Includes a section for parents and caregivers with ideas for introducing picky eaters to new foods and encouraging children to eat a variety of healthy foods.

Susan D. Sweet, PhD, is a clinical child psychologist and mother of two. She has worked in hospital, school, and community-based settings and is passionate about children's mental health and well-being. Susan hopes worries never overshadow anyone's dreams.

Brenda S. Miles, PhD, is a clinical pediatric neuropsychologist who works with children, teens, and families. She blends brain science with creativity to build programs and resources that support learning and mental health. Dr. Miles lives near Toronto, Canada. You can follow her on Instagram.

Valeria Docampo began to draw driven by the desire to capture the poetry of everyday things. Since 2006 she has been dedicated to children's illustration. She currently lives in Lyon, France.