In "Grumpy King Colin," young readers are introduced to a cranky king who dislikes everything from sunshine to playful subjects. His discontent creates a gloomy atmosphere in the kingdom. However, as a curious and cheerful girl approaches him, she begins to see past his grumpiness. With her kindness and unwavering spirit, she shows King Colin the joy that can be found in the simplest of moments. Through engaging illustrations and simple text, this delightful story encourages children to embrace happiness and the importance of positivity, even in difficult times, making it a charming read for early learners. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Early Reader, Turquoise Band .

There are 32 pages in this book.

It is aimed at early readers. Early Readers are published for kids ages 5 to 8 years old, and are geared toward kids who are starting to read on their own. Page length usually falls between 32 to 48 pages (and can even range up to the 64 pages), with a maximum word count of 2, 000 words.

This book was published in 2016 by Maverick Arts Publishing .

Steve Stone is an accomplished illustrator. He has worked on hundreds of book covers, most notably Stephen King's Dark Tower series and Terry Brooks' epic fantasy saga Shannara. He has produced many commissions in the advertising sector for clients as diverse as General Electric, Sony and Mars.