King Change-a-Lot

by Babette Cole

Prince Change-a-lot rubs his potty and conjures up a baby genie to help him restore the kingdom that his parents have abandoned to dragons, worms, and rotten fairies

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Babette Cole was a British children's author and illustrator. Born on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands in 1949, she attended the Canterbury College of Art (now the University for the Creative Arts) and received first-class BA Honors. She worked on such children's programmes as Bagpuss (working with Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin) and Jackanory for BBC television.

As a children's writer, Cole created more than 150 picture books. Her best-seller Doctor Dog has been adapted as a successful children's cartoon series. Much of her work is earthy comedy, having titles like The Smelly Book, The Hairy Book, The Slimy Book and The Silly Book.

She spent her time writing, visiting schools and traveling. After a short illness she died on 15 January 2017, aged 66.

Reviews

[Aimee Hayes · Rating 3 out of 5]

King Change-a-lot is a quirky story about a baby Prince with big ambitions and a magical genie. Unthinkable things change in the life of the young Prince who decides he isn't happy with his current living arrangements at home, and the way his country is being ruled. I think this story will be hilarious for children who probably can relate to the wishes of the young Prince, who has quite normal wishes despite being a Royal. The illustrations are comical, which add to the funny nature of the story.

Age Range: 4-6

[Jenna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Babette Cole on parodisoinut Aladdinin lampunhenkeä tässä kuvakirjassaan. Vauvaprinssi Uusiluuta olisi huomattavasti parempi hallitsija, kuin tuhlailevat vanhempansa. Onneksi potanhenki voi auttaa vauvaa pääsemään vallan kahvaan! Hulvatonta ja todella päätöntä menoa luvassa. Kirjassa tarjotaan ihastuttavan lapsekkaita ratkaisuja valtakunnan ongelmiin.