Find out what happens in this story of a runaway pea that goes on a
perilous journey.
When a little pea escapes a girl who is shelling peas, it rolls off the
kitchen table, onto the floor, and an adventure begins. The runaway pea
rolls passed several hungry animals. It manages to evade a mouse, a cat,
a rabbit, a hen, a pig, and a wolf, finally resting in the perfect
place. The girl will find it again after some time has passed for a
surprise conclusion. This circular story, told with repetition,
predictive vocabulary, and bright colorful art, delivers a natural
history lesson about plant life for the youngest of readers. They will
enjoy repeated readings as they join in the telling of this sweet pea
of a tale.