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The Saddest King

The Saddest King

by Christopher Wormell (Author)

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    Paperback 2008

    $5.08
Synopsis

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?

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 32
 Edition: Reprint
 Publisher: Red Fox Picture Books
Published: 07 Feb 2008
ISBN 10: 009948384X
ISBN 13: 9780099483847
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
 Book Overview: A touching and ultimately uplifting picture book about coping with sadness and loss from acclaimed author-illustrator Chris Wormell.

Media Reviews
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
Author Bio
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.