King Rollo's Letter

King Rollo

by David McKee

Here are four irresistible stories about the endearing King Rollo and his faithful friends Magician, Cook, Queen Gwen and Hamlet the cat. King Rollo and the Letter - The postman never brings post for King Rollo so he decides to write to someone who he knows really wants a letter. King Rollo and the Bush - Everyone is very surprised when King Rollo discovers his green fingers in the garden. King Rollo and the Present - King Frank is ill, so King Rollo decides to buy him a present to cheer him up. The present keeps throwing itself off the table. King Rollo and the Tent - Cook and the Magician have some doubt about King Rollo and King Frank spending a night under canvas.

32 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 1986

About the author

David McKee was a British writer and illustrator, chiefly of children's books and animations. He also used the pseudonym Violet Easton. He is frequently referenced as David (John) McKee. He has been commended for his gentle, playful but insightful stories.

For his contribution as a children's illustrator he was UK nominee for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2006.

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like all the King Rollo books, this one has beautiful, colourful, quirky illustrations accompanying the simple stories that engross young children. Perfect early storybooks, in my opinion.