The King Who Wouldn't Sleep

By: Debbie Singleton, Holly Swain (Illustrator)

Paperback | 6 September 2012 | Edition Number 1

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A brilliantly colourful and enchanting picture book story that can also be used to teach children the days of the week and to count one to ten.

There once was a king who wouldn’t sleep – not even a wink! - until he found the perfect prince for his lovely daughter. Princes came from all around bearing gifts. Not one of them was right. But there was someone else watching with an unexpectedly cunning plan up his not-so-royal sleeve . . .

About the Author

Debbie Singleton grew up in Middlesbrough. Graduating from Cambridge University, she has travelled extensively all over the world. She has lived in Texas, Alaska, Trinidad and Western Australia and has also worked on an oil rig in the North Sea. She was inspired to start writing by her two young daughters. She lives in Esher. This is her first picture book.

Industry Reviews

"Brightly amusing artwork.. likely to be deservedly popular." * The School Librarian *
"There are clever twists, as well as glorious pictures by Holly Swain." -- Nicholas Tucker * Independent *
"Jaunty fairytale with a wink to "The Princess and the Pea" and a nod to "Pickle-Chiffon Pie" * New York Times *
"A novel twist on an old tale" * Booktrust *
"Ideal for sharing and for newly confident readers...an extremely appealing book" * Bookbag *

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