The Saddest King by Chris Wormell
Once there was a country where the people were always happy. They would smile and laugh when the sun shone down, when it poured with rain and even when the snow fell and their teeth were chattering. Nothing ever made them sad or cross. But this is the story of a small boy who breaks the law. He cries. He is taken straight to the king who, it is said, is the happiest person in the land. Can the boy convince the king that it's all right to be sad sometimes?
This book is good for the emotional health of young children -- Nicolette Jones The Sunday Times This is an uplifting tale that teaches children that it's all right to be sad sometimes -- Angela Lockton The Bookseller As a parable, this story expresses something everyone knows but sometimes needs to be reminded of Books for Keeps Touching and surprisingly cheerful Nursery World A classic tale about emotions, and a reminder that you have to have a balance of happiness and sadness in life to keep ourselves emotionally sane -- Andy Howells South Wales Argus
Chris Wormell is a self-taught artist, and the winner of the Booktrust Early Years Best Picture Award 2010 for One Smart Fish. Two Frogs won the Nestle Bronze Award in 2003 and Molly and the Night Monster was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2009. His books include George and the Dragon and The Big Ugly Monster and the Little Stone Rabbit which was adapted into a stage play. In addition to his children's books, Chris undertakes other illustration work including advertising campaigns, packaging, a set of Royal Mail stamps and a collection of four covers for the same issue of Time Out magazine, featuring traditional British pub signs. Chris lives in North London with his wife and children.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099483847 |
| ISBN 10 | 009948384X |
| Title | The Saddest King |
| Author | Chris Wormell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Year published | 2008-02-07 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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