Theme: king

Riddle of the Nile

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

The second book in the new Made In series of riddle books, Riddle of the Nile features Baby Crocodile. His dream is to become king of the Nile, but first he must solve a baffling riddle. His search for the answer takes young readers through ancient myths and modern mosques to the Great Sphinx, the [...]

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The Little Flower King

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

A lonely king in search of a princess to become his queen finds one appearing within one of his beloved tulips. Includes die-cut pages.

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Nine Animals and the Well

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

A fable about a group of animals which strives to bring the perfect present to the Indian raja-king’s birthday party, and discusses how the numerals we use originated in India.

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