The King of Capri(卡普里岛国王)

PreS-Gr. 2. Winterson, best known for her experimental adult novels, offers a debut title for children--an original fairy tale about reversals of fortune. The gluttonous King of Capri shares none of his riches with impoverished Naples, across the bay. Then a magical wind lifts Capri's riches and deposits them in the yard of a Naples washerwoman named Mrs. Jewel. With the King's fortune, Mrs. Jewel becomes the Queen of Naples, sharing her bounty with the city. When the contrite King tracks down his possessions, he's struck by the Queen's benevolence, and a wedding ends the story. The leisurely pace and a few puzzling plot elements may frustrate some young listeners, but children will be caught by the story's whimsy (the wind chats with a cat), and its humor: the king's appetite will earn some giggles. Ray's stunning watercolor illustrations, best viewed up close, beautifully extend the fanciful tale; children will pore over the lavish, brilliantly hued pictures of the king's mouthwatering smorgasbord and Mrs. Jewel's laundry line of sparkling cloth. Gillian Engberg
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Book Description
Stunning paintings by internationally renowned painter Jane Ray illustrate anoriginal fairy tale from the award-winning author. Full color.

Book Dimension
length: (cm)31.1 　　　 　　　　　 　　　　　 width:(cm)24.7