The King of Books

Name: The King of Books
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781250330123
Price: 37.99 NZD
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By Gina Perry

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It's Book Day, everyone! And the King of Books (a young tiger) cannot wait to show off all the things that he can do with his magnificent collection. He can make dizzying book towers, fearsome book-quakes, and even handy book trays for his meals. Much to... Read More

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A humorous picture book about a king who learns the power of books - only after he receives much-needed help from his trusty advisors. It’s Book Day, everyone!

A humorous picture book about a king who learns the power of books-only after he receives much-needed help from his trusty advisors.

Description

It's Book Day, everyone!

And the King of Books (a young tiger) cannot wait to show off all the things that he can do with his magnificent collection. He can make dizzying book towers, fearsome book-quakes, and even handy book trays for his meals. Much to the horror of his trusty advisors, though, it seems that the King of Books is oblivious to their original purpose.

But when a fearsome Moat Monster takes exception to the King's antics, the King of Books has to unlock the full potential of reading in order to save the realm.

Gina Perry has crafted a farcical story with friendly and bright art that treats all of her subjects with grace and compassion, and showcases the power of the written word (and also that books are much easier to read when you hold them the right side up).

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250330123

Publisher: Feiwel and Friends

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 August 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Feiwel and Friends

Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gina Perry

About the Author

Gina Perry grew up with a love of tigers, soup, and books about saving the kingdom. She writes and illustrates children's books using all her favorite colors. Her other books for children include Small, Too Much! Not Enough!, and Now? Not Yet! Gina lives in New Hampshire with her husband, children, and Hank the pug. Learn more at www.ginaperry.com

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