King School

"One of the most subtle and innovative writers working today."

-- Waterstones

"A young king teaches his people (creatures) we can all learn like kings if we have fun and love nature. With something of Maurice Sendak about it."

-- Nicolette Jones

"This clever picture book invites 4+ year olds to think critically about which rules are important, whether blind obedience to rules is a good thing and what really matters in terms of knowledge and learning. Highly recommended."

* School Reading List *

"Alexis Deacon’s mixed media scene of the sombre-robed other worldly subjects standing on their heads is unforgettable as is that of the same characters déshabillé."

-- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *

"Hidden carefully within the story is a gentle reflection that learning, and change, is not a one-size-fits-all especially for young children who will all learn differently and at their own pace."

* Blue Wolf Reviews (Australia) *

"Deacon’s illustrations are extraordinary. His loose, expressive linework carries an energy that feels simultaneously childlike and masterful...with each page-turn delivering moments of genuine surprise and delight....

Wise, playful and deeply humane, this is a picturebook that trusts children with big ideas and leaves readers of all ages with important questions to carry into the world beyond its page."

* Books for Keeps (5 star revie