Praise for The King, the Princess, and the Tinker

A pleasantly spun out, just-complicated-enough story that should appeal to those children old enough to prefer their fairy tales funny and a bit fractured.' -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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Synopsis

King John is so wrapped up in his possessions and his looks that he doesn't have time to appreciate his children or his beautiful kingdom. It seems he'll never see the error of his ways, at lease, not without help. But how can a humble tinker and a very young princess convince him that something in this world is worth more than his treasure.

 

The King, The Princess, and the Tinker was published in 1992 by Henry Holt and Co. The illustrations are by William Low. 

 

This was one of the first that I read. It's terribly funny and has wonderful illustrations. It's a wonderful book for younger children just figuring out chapter books because it has still got the picture book quality and it's a fun read.

 

The King, the Princess, and the Tinker is one of the only illustrated books besides The perfectly Orderly House and Stargone John, which makes it particularly fun for young children.