Old King Cole

Written and illustrated by Iza Trapani

Part of the Iza Trapani's Extended Nursery Rhymes series

Old King Cole sleeps through his own ball. Can he wake up in time?

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32 pages· AD590L

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Bookroo's summary

Old King Cole has planned the grand Annual Cole Ball, inviting nursery rhyme favorites like Little Bo Peep and Humpty Dumpty. Exhausted, he falls asleep just as the festivities begin. Despite everyone's efforts, he remains in slumber. Will he awaken to join the celebration, or miss his own party entirely? This whimsical retelling, with its rhythmic text and charming illustrations, invites readers to discover if the king will rise in time for the fun. Perfect for a lively read-aloud, this tale adds a fresh twist to a beloved classic.

From the publisher

Best-selling author-illustrator Iza Trapani is back with a fanciful retelling of the classic Old King Cole nursery rhyme for a new generation. Old King Cole has been working hard planning for his Annual Cole Ball, to which all the usual suspects are invited: Little Bo Peep, Baa Baa Black Sheep, The Girl with a Curl, Humpty Dumpty, and more. But he’s so tired after all that work, he falls asleep as the ball begins and nobody can wake him, no matter what they try. Will he wake up in time to enjoy his own party? The lyrical rhyming text and playful illustrations provide another fun nursery rhyme update to add to the many retellings of favorite songs for which Iza Trapani is known. Backmatter includes music and lyrics to the full rhyme. Perfect for read-aloud.

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