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Reach for this book when your child is deep in a world of dress-up and make-believe, or when they need a gentle reminder that resourcefulness is just as important as a big imagination. King Rooster, Queen Hen follows a farmyard pair who decide they are royalty and set off on a grand journey in a shoe pulled by mice. Along the way, they encounter various animal friends and a very hungry fox. It is a classic folk-style tale that explores themes of self-confidence, teamwork, and outsmarting trouble. Perfect for the 4 to 8 age range, it balances the whimsical desire to be 'someone big' with the practical reality of solving problems together. Parents will appreciate the rhythmic storytelling and the way it encourages children to think on their feet.