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The King's Shopping

By June Crebbin

Adjectives

charming engaging humorous accessible

Genres

Humour Fairy Tales

Synopsis

Embark on a delightful journey with 'The King's Shopping', where the classic nursery rhyme 'Sing a Song of Sixpence' is reimagined through three engaging tales. Follow the king, the queen, and the maid as they navigate amusing and modern adventures, each story brimming with charm and wit. Designed to support beginner readers transitioning from picture books, this collection offers highly illustrated short stories that build familiarity and confidence, making reading an enjoyable experience.

About the author

June Crebbin is a much-loved British author who writes wonderful stories and poems for children. She is especially known for her books about horses, such as 'Tarquin the Wonder Horse'. June used to be a teacher and enjoys writing stories that make children smile and inspire them to read and dream big.

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

Published

2005

Community rating

Average score: 5

From 3 readers

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