The Saddest King - Hardcover

Wormell, Christopher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0224070452 ISBN 13: 9780224070454

Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd, 2007

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?

About this title

Review:

"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)

Book Description:

A touching and ultimately uplifting picture book about coping with sadness and loss from acclaimed author-illustrator Chris Wormell.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0224070452
• ISBN 13: 9780224070454
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32