A magical, rhyming bedtime picture book starring brave King Jack, a band of faithful knights and a big green dragon. Raaahhh! Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, the award-winning artist of We're Going on a Bear Hunt and Alice in Wonderland.

Jack, Zak and Caspar were making a den, a mighty great fort for King Jack and his men . . .
Night is falling, bedtime is looming and playtime is nearly over . . . but brave King Jack is more than a match for dragons and terrible beasties. This magical make-believe adventure, illustrated by picture book star Helen Oxenbury, is the perfect bedtime tale for little boys and brave children everywhere.

Normal 0 0 1 65 373 Puffin 3 1 458 11.1287 0 0 0 Generations of children have been charmed by Helen Oxenbury's award-winning illustrations. Helen has won the Kate Greenaway medal and the Nestle Smarties prize. Her numerous books include We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol. Peter Bently started writing for children soon after becoming a parent and now lives in Devon with his wife, Lucy and their children Theo (alias King Jack) and Tara.

Jack, Zak and Caspar were making a den, a mighty great fort for King Jack and his men . . .


About the Author
Peter Bently is the award-winning author of many children's books. These include Cats Ahoy! (winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize), King Jack and the Dragon (an American Library Association Notable Book of the Year) and Octopus Shocktopus (winner of the 2020 Teach Early Years Picture Book Prize). He lives in London.

Reviews
A new nursery classic has just hit the shelves...a total joy to read aloud * Telegraph Magazine *
This charming, atmospheric, multiracial tale is both exciting and comforting * Sunday Times *
Helen Oxenbury's illustrations are timeless and the poignant story is perfect in its simplicity. A classic * Angels and Urchins *


Awards
Short-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal 2013.



Book Information
ISBN 9780141328010
Author Peter Bently
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Puffin
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 211g
Dimensions(mm) 283mm * 232mm * 5mm