Author(s): Asadollah Shabani

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This is an old Iranian folktale that explores the theme of one's true potential and abilities. Little Pea is tiny and different, but that doesn't matter she can comes out victorious in even the most difficult and threatening situations.

...Once upon a time, an old couple lived together. They had a good life but had no children. One day when the old lady was cleaning a bowl of peas she saw a tiny little girl. The woman named her Little Pea and wanted the girl to be their daughter. So begins the tale of a little girl so witty that she would ousmart the big and scary beast.