When the cruel king dies, it's time for the young prince to return home to rule. He travels through the kingdom in disguise, and on his journey he meets a thoughtful peasant girl who shares all that she has learnt with him about being honest, kind and fair. This gives the prince a wonderful idea ...

• Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 4–5

• Ideal for reading aloud at home with your child

• Helps expose your child to rich language and curriculum-linked vocabulary 

• Includes key terms from History and the topic area of power, leadership and democracy

• Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools

‘These books are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the vocabulary issues that schools are identifying.’ - Assistant Head, Primary Academy

The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school subjects and cultivate a love for reading.