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MACMILLAN CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING GROUP
The King of Books
Gina Perry
July 2025
It’s Book Day, everyone!
And the King of Books cannot wait to show off all the things that he can do with his magnificent collection.
He can make dizzying book towers, fearsome bookquakes, and even handy book trays for his meals. Much to the horror of his trusty advisors, though, it seems that the King is oblivious to the intended purpose of a book.
But when a fearsome moat monster takes exception to the King’s antics, the King of Books has to unlock the full potential of reading in order to save the realm.
Gina Perry has crafted a comical story, with friendly and bright art, that treats all of her subjects with grace and compassion, showcasing the power of the written word (and also that books are much easier to read when you hold them right side up).
Gina Perry grew up with a love of tigers, soup, and books about saving the kingdom. She writes and illustrates children’s books using all her favorite colors. Her other books for children include Small, Too Much! Not Enough! , and Now? Not Yet! Gina lives in New Hampshire with her husband, children, and Hank the pug. Learn more at ginaperry.com.
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$18.99 US / $24.99 CAN | On Sale Date: 07/15/2025 | Category: Picture Book Fiction Jacketed Trade Hardcover | Pages/Trim: 40 / 10" x 10” | Age: 3–6
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GINA PERRY
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THE KING HAS PREPARED A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT. ”
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“Oh boy.”
“Yikes.”
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“The King declares that today is Book Day. Prepare to be dazzled by all the marvelous things I can do with my books.”
“Do you think he knows that books are for reading?”
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“Nope. I’ll give you a coconut if you tell him.”
“I can do it!”
“On Book Day, the King shall build magnificent book towers all across the kingdom.”
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“Your Majesty?”
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“Then, just for fun, there will be a mighty bookquake!”
“Excuse me, Your Majesty?”
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“Book Day has made me ravenous. The King can sit upon the royal throne and eat soup with a book tray.”
M m m m .
“King?”
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“Who dares to interrupt the King?!”
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Squeeeeee!
“Book Day has created quite the mess. Time to tidy up.”
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“The moat is so useful for cleaning. Brilliant idea, King.”
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“Thekingdomisunderattack!”
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“Retreat! To the castle!” *ForReview PurposesOnly*
“My poor kingdom! What will the King do?”
“Ahem, King? We know how much you enjoy your book towers and bookquakes and book trays. But . . . books are for reading.”
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“And this book is all about moat monsters. Maybe if we read it together we could learn how to save the kingdom?”
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“Oh.” “Ohhhhhh.”
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“I never really looked inside my books. Why didn’t you tell the King?”
“We tried.”
“We
really did.”
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“You roared at me.”
“The King would like to offer his most sincere and humble apologies. I am so sorry.”
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“Shall we read that book now?”
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“The book says that moat monsters get grouchy when their moat is messy.”
“It also says they like to laugh.”
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“And that coconuts are their favorite snack!”
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“The King has a plan. How do you feel about climbing trees and shouting from the balcony?”
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Elephant and Boar have prepared a major announcement.”
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“Knock, knock.”
“Who’s there?” “Joe King.” “Joe King who?” “I’m joking, I’m joking! ”
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“With the help of his loyal subjects, the King can do anything!”
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“The King can do anything . . .”
“Should we be worried?”
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The King declares that every day is Book Day. A day for story time with friends. No roaring allowed.”
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“The King is a marvelous reader.”
“Who wants to tell him that the real King is back home?”
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To Miles, for his loyalty and laughter
A Feiwel and Friends Book
An imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271 • mackids.com
Copyright © 2025 by Gina Perry. All rights reserved.
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Library of Congress Control Number: 2024940828
First edition, 2025 Book design by Mike Burroughs Feiwel and Friends logo designed by Filomena Tuosto
Printed in China by RR Donnelley Asia Printing Solutions Ltd., Dongguan City, Guangdong Province
ISBN 978-1-250-33012-3 (hardcover)
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