Bertie: The Best Stuttering King

by Susan M. Webb, Sergio Drumond (Illustrator)

The Best Stuttering King is a children's story about a timid, stuttering prince who is thrust unexpectedly on the throne and becomes one of the best kings of the 20th Century. A history book in rhyme for children and children who stutter, this story highlights England’s most reluctant monarch, King George VI, and his early struggles with stuttering, knock knees, and bullying - topics still relevant today.

40 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 29, 2022

About the author

Susan is a passionate writer, artist, and adventurer. She is a proud descendant of John and Priscilla Alden and Myles Standish of Mayflower fame and a fierce Scrabble competitor. She grew up on the East Coast of the United States. While in high school, she flew to Italy and within hours of landing saw Pope John Paul II and singer John Denver. That was it: she was hooked on travel and celebrity!

In recent years, she has taken up charcoal and graphite portraiture, quicky becoming an award-winning artist.

Susan’s travels have taken her from the U.S. to Europe, Canada to Mexico, South America to Asia. She has trekked through crypts, sauntered through palaces, and hoofed through hilltop ruins. In every town in every city on every continent there has been a trove of scintillating stories and hidden history.

Learn more at www.susanmwebb.com.

Reviews

[Amanda Trumpower · Rating 4 out of 5]

This picture book shares the lightly-fictionalized tale of real King George VI, who was forced to overcome significant physical and relational obstacles at an early age. Later, we see him thrust into a position of sudden leadership during a time of terrible global crisis. Despite his personal feelings and great fear, King George VI led his people through dark times with bravery, compassion, and poise.

This is an excellent way to share this inspiring slice of history with young readers.

[Kathryn Huddle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a charming book telling the story of George VI in rhyme which makes it very readable for children. It brings some history to life, and hopefully will get children interested in the British royalty. The book is beautifully set out and the illustrations are delightful and very colourful.