Of course knights take naps - when they're not busy saving people in distress, chasing dragons, riding in jousts or watching the court jester. In bouncy verse the author answer every question children might have about being a knight, plus some they would never have thought of! Nick Sharratt's bold bright illustrations add lashings of zest and good humour.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2002 by Hachette Children's Group .

KATHY TUCKER always wanted to live in a castle by the sea. Instead she lives in Illinois, and writes books for children. NICK SHARRATT is well-known for his exuberant and colourful illustrations, and lives in Brighton. Nick Sharratt was winner of the Sheffield Book Award and the Children's Book Award in 2001.