The Cook and the King
Julia Donaldson
Illustrated by David Roberts
Ages 3 to 7
12 July 2018Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Synopsis
There once was a very hungry king
Who needed a cook like anything . . .
. . . but the king is very fussy; he tries all the cooks in the kingdom, but no one is good enough. Then he spots Wobbly Bob. Maybe Bob can whip up his favourite dinner? But how will Bob be able to cook for the...
Details
12 July 201832 pages
9781509813773Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Reviews
A hilarious role reversal comedy.The Observer [The New Review]
Its message is a head-scratcher and the story asks more questions than it answers, which is all rather refreshing in the often overly simplistic land of the modern picture book... Lots to discuss over your dinner.The Times Childrens Book of the Week
A lovely rhyming tale of self-sufficiency and confidence, illustrated with humour and brio.Daily Mail
A comical rhyming tale with elegant images.The Sunday Times Culture
