The King Who Wouldn't Sleep

Debbie Singleton, Holly Swain(Illustrator)

There once was a king who wouldn't sleep - not even a wink! - until he found the perfect prince for his lovely daughter. Princes came from all around bearing gifts. Not one of them was right. But there was someone else watching with an unexpectedly cunning plan up his not-so-royal sleeve . . .

Reviews

"Brightly amusing artwork.. likely to be deservedly popular."
The School Librarian

"There are clever twists, as well as glorious pictures by Holly Swain."
Nicholas Tucker - Independent

"Jaunty fairytale with a wink to "The Princess and the Pea" and a nod to "Pickle-Chiffon Pie"
New York Times

"A novel twist on an old tale"
Booktrust

"The illustrations are rich and oppulent . . . a feast for the eyes as well as the ears."
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