When it’s time for Jamie’s bedtime story, his dad begins to tell an age-old fairy tale about a prince in a faraway land full of dragons, wolves and princesses in distress. But inquisitive Jamie can’t help but add to his dad’s story, and the prince is soon joined by an evil-eyed witch who turns people to jelly, a broccoli-wielding ninja frog and a jewel-thief, lock picking princess. It may not be the story Dad set out to tell, but together, he and Jamie create something much more energetic and hilarious than they could have alone.

Creators

Alastair Chisholm began his career as a software developer in Edinburgh. His interest in devising and tackling logical problems led him to create the hugely successful Kids Book of Sudoku and Kids Book of Karuko puzzle book series. The Prince and the Witch and the Thief and the Bears is his first picture book.

Jez Tuya has been a professional illustrator for over nine years. During this time, he has worked for many clients in children’s book publishing and has designed characters for animated films and television shows. The Prince and the Witch and the Thief and the Bears is his first Walker picture book. He currently lives in Wellington, New Zealand. Follow Jez on Twitter as @jez_tuya.

Reviews

A funny tale full of interest and enhanced with the hilarious illustrations which flesh out the characters, enabling readers to link the story to the images.

ReadPlus

A completely original, highly entertaining, sometimes nonsensical, imagination-stimulating tale.

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Awards

Book Awards St. Helens (BASH)
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