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King Rollo and the Tree

By David Mckee

Part of the King Rollo series

Adjectives

charming educational whimsical

Genres

Fantasy Friendship/Family

Synopsis

King Rollo, the lovable yet naive monarch, embarks on a new adventure when he decides to plant a tree. With the help of his friends—the Magician, Cook, and his cat Hamlet—Rollo learns about patience and the rewards of nurturing nature. This charming tale highlights the importance of care and the joy of watching things grow.

About the author

David McKee was a brilliant British author and illustrator, best known for creating the colourful Elmer the Patchwork Elephant stories. His books are loved by children all around the world for their fun characters and important messages about being unique and accepting others. David McKee also created Mr Benn, another much-loved character from books and television.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

1982

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