Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1964
May I Bring a Friend?
By Beatrice de Regniers, Beni Montresor (Illustrator)
A boy's unexpected friends surprise the King and Queen at a royal tea party.
48 pages· 550 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 5,080 ratings
Summary: A young boy receives an invitation to tea with the King and Queen. He asks if he can bring a friend, and the royal couple agrees, expecting a typical guest. But each friend he brings is more surprising than the last, challenging the royal expectations and adding a whimsical twist to the palace gathering. What unexpected guests will arrive next, and how will the King and Queen react? This delightful tale, with its rhythmic text and enchanting illustrations, invites readers to explore the joy of unexpected friendships and the magic of imagination.

