In the pantheon of fairy tales, "The Princess and the Pea" may never have reached "Cinderella" fame. But the implausible story has inspired an enchanting board game for preschoolers. Within a stiff cardboard bed frame—complete with wooden pea at the bottom—kids pile up different-size pieces of bedding (mattresses, blankets, pillows), working together to construct the royal miss's many-layered bed. The challenge is to keep the pieces from toppling over. Think of it as a plush Jenga, a dexterity challenge for little hands—and, frankly, bigger ones, too. But keep an eye on that pea: It's not only easy to lose but also poses a choking hazard for kids under 3 years.—Christopher Healy
Sleepy Princess and the Pea
Haba, $24, haba.de
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