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Overview
In this delightful story, the king refuses to leave his bathtub and rule the kingdom. “Beauty aside, this also has a panache and sly wit that will please children and their parents, who will be called on to peruse the book again and again.”—Booklist
This rollicking tale is the story of an unruly king who refuses to leave his bathtub and attend to his duties. One by one, the knight, the queen, the duke, and all the members of the court attempt to persuade the King to leave his bath. At last, the clever page saves the day. Caldecott Honor Book. Full color.
Editorials
From the Publisher
A Caldecott Honor BookAn ALA Notable Children’s Book
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
“Beauty aside, this also has a panache and sly wit that will please children and their parents, who will be called on to peruse the book again and again.”—Booklist "[A] humorously original tale. . . . A voluptuous book."—School Library Journal