Romance2/5
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There is a brief mention of marriage and the Prince's desire for a wife, typical of fairy tales.
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Princess and the Pea
Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Princess and the Pea by Hans Christian Andersen; Barbara Lanza; Kari James. This book is recommended for ages 5+; content notes include Romance; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Good role models.
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Recommended age5+
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- Romance2/5
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- Creativity & curiosity2/5
- Good role models2/5
- Positive messages2/5
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- What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
- How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
- Which choice in Princess and the Pea would you have made differently, and why?
- Who changed the most in Princess and the Pea, and what caused that change?
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