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Little Kay
Little Kay goes to the Sultan's court in disguise, as her father's son, and proves that a women can be brave and clever a knight, as any man.
- GenresPicture Books
Hardcover
Published January 1, 1988
About the author
Robin Muller
22 books10 followersHe was an enterprising child who began his own small publishing house at the age of eight. His passion for storytelling continued into high school where he started a second, competing school paper named Exodus. Muller's paper featured creative writing by students including short stories, poetry, book reviews and paid advertising. Muller left high school at sixteen to make his living as an artist, in the Yorkville section of downtown Toronto. Muller enjoyed the six years he spent painting because "Art is self-indulgent as opposed to publishing books. Only one person has to buy a painting for it to be successful". (Writing Stories, Making Pictures, 234) Gradually, his interest in the fine arts waned and Robin Muller began looking for a new creative outlet. With his interest in narrative revived, he sought out a medium where he could marry his storytelling and illustrating abilities.
Muller's interest in children's books began in his teens, when he worked in a publisher's warehouse. He found the children's books so fascinating that he decided to try to write and illustrate his own book. However, his first book, Rupert's Star, was rejected by every publisher he sent it to. Disappointed by the publishers' responses, Muller waited ten years before he attempted another book. Muller was twenty-nine when his second book The Sorcerer's Apprentice, appeared in bookstores.
Muller's interest in children's books began in his teens, when he worked in a publisher's warehouse. He found the children's books so fascinating that he decided to try to write and illustrate his own book. However, his first book, Rupert's Star, was rejected by every publisher he sent it to. Disappointed by the publishers' responses, Muller waited ten years before he attempted another book. Muller was twenty-nine when his second book The Sorcerer's Apprentice, appeared in bookstores.
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June 6, 2012
A beautifully illustrated story for kids well worth reading. This story breaks down gender myths and is great for kids to read. Little Kay is a girl who pretends to be a boy to become a knight. While the king suspects something and sets traps with girly things like jewels and clothes, it is the men who appreciate them, while Kay just pursues her own goal of being the best knight. Not only a fun and gorgeous book, but one that reminds kids that boys can like nice clothes and pretty things and girls can be tough and be heroes.
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