If I Were King

Name: If I Were King
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780711281141
Price: 18.99 NZD
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By Chelsea O'Byrne

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Summary

In If I Were King by Chelsea O'Byrne, the story follows a child's delightful imaginative journey of becoming king of the animal world. The narrative explores themes of wonder, creativity, and the joys of envisioning oneself within the magical kingdom of creatures, capturing the whimsical adventures and responsibilities a child imagines while in charge of such a kingdom. Perfect for young readers, it celebrates the power of imagination and the endless possibilities it brings.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you relish imaginative tales where a young character dreams of wielding ultimate power and experiencing incredible adventures. Perfect for kids with vivid imaginations, it beautifully captures themes of aspiration and discovery, ideal for nurturing creativity and learning about self-identity.

Thomas is fed up of spending so much time with his annoying family. But after a night of particularly strong wishing, he wakes up a king and can do anything he wants! But life is not quite as he expected. If I Were King is a heartwarming story about the power of imagination and the even greater power of home.

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If I Were King is a heartwarming picture book about the importance of home and family from the fantastic illustrator Chelsea O'Byrne.

Thomas is fed up with his annoying family. He has been stuck inside with them for ages and can't even escape into his books without his annoying little brother distracting him.

If I were a king, I would be in charge! No more eggs and toast for breakfast, I'd eat CAKE! I would read books all day long, and wear a glittering gold crown that I'd never take off.

But after a night of particularly strong wishing, he wakes up a king and can do anything he wants! Living in the castle are all the other children who had the same wish. Things are fun at first but, even though he is allowed cake for breakfast, it doesn't seem as fun as if he could share it with his naughty little brother.

This moving story about the power of imagination and the even greater power of home is told with tenderness, with words and beautiful illustrations by the enormously talented Chelsea O'Byrne.

Funny, relatable and full of character, this book will be enjoyed by readers young and old alike!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

If I Were King by Chelsea O'Byrne is a children's book that explores the theme of realising the true value of family and companionship. Thomas, the protagonist, finds that being a king and doing anything he desires lacks joy without sharing experiences with loved ones.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711281141

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 40

Collections

Chelsea O'Byrne Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

Chelsea OByrne is an illustrator and art instructor based in Vancouver BC. She graduated from Emily Carr University in 2016 with a BFA in illustration and now works as an art teacher and freelance illustrator. She runs summer schools for children and test drives a new picture book on her class every day of the week.