The King Who Wouldn't Sleep
Age 5+
Picture Books
Creators
Holly Swain was born and grew up in Canterbury, Kent. She went on to study Illustration at U.W.E Bristol, and this was followed by a Masters in Narrative Illustration at the University of Brighton. She now lives in Hove with her husband and two young daughters.
Debbie Singleton grew up in Middlesbrough. She has a degree in Chemical Engineering from Cambridge University. She has travelled extensively over the world and has lived in Texas, Alaska, Trinidad, Western Australia while also working 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.
Reviews
Brightly amusing artwork.. likely to be deservedly popular.
The School Librarian
There are clever twists, as well as glorious pictures by Holly Swain.
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
Comically illustrated nonsense with a traditional flavour . . . Likely to be deservedly popular.
The School Librarian
Swain’s dynamic and appealing watercolor-and–color-pencil illustrations add charm, whimsy and amusing details to the happily-ever-after tale.
Kirkus
The illustrations are rich and oppulent . . . a feast for the eyes as well as the ears.
INIS
A treat.
Publisher's Weekly
Very funny
Primary Times
