The Artist and the King

By Julie Fortenberry

JUVENILE FICTION

32 Pages, 8.25 x 8.25

Formats: Hardcover Picture Book, PDF

Hardcover Picture Book, $16.95 (US $16.95) (CA $19.95)

Publication Date: April 2014

ISBN 9780979300035

Rights: WOR

Alazar Press (Apr 2014)

Price:	$16.95

Overview

When a bad-tempered king punishes Daphne, a young artist, he soon realizes that he has met his match. For Daphne turns her punishment, a dunce cap, into a fashionable and regal hat and now every villager wants to wear one. Daphne’s caring, creative spirit may just be what the kingdom and the king has needed.

Reviews

“An endearing protagonist who puts the very ‘spunk’ in ‘spunky.’ Julie’s vivid artwork pops off the page.” —Julie Danielson, Kirkus Reviews

“Children will look to find themselves in the crowd of people and will be able to do so.” —Henrietta Mays Smith, Ph.D., University of South Florida, 2011 Coretta Scott King–Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

“In this charming fairy tale, a spirited girl brings new life and joy to her kingdom.” —Pauletta Brown Bracy, Ph.D., NC Central University

“Colorful, whimsical illustrations invite younger listeners into the story of a young courageous artist who defies her king. Themes of the critical importance of art and meaningful relationships add allegorical layers that deepen the story for all readers.” —Susie Wilde, teacher, writer, children's book specialist

Author Biography

Julie Fortenberry is an artist who has illustrated several children’s picture books, including Pirate Boy. She lives in Pittsboro, North Carolina

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