Lamond retells the classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen.  In this children’s adaption, the prince goes off to find a true princess that is wise, sensible, and delicate.  He met many women but none were all the things for which he was searching.  Soon after his return, a huge storm raged.  A young girl appeared at the door seeking refuge.  The king, queen, and prince were all impressed with her, but the queen wanted to be sure she was a princess.  As a test, she placed a dried pea underneath 40 mattresses on the princess’s bed.  Only a true princess would be unable to sleep in such a bed.  However, no one slept!  The king was bothered by the storm, the prince was so in love he could not shut his eyes, and the queen lay awake wondering if the princess was sleeping!  This retelling is short but humorous.  Mitch Vane’s ink and watercolor illustrations are expressive and amusing.