The knight who took all day, paperback/james mayhew

In a faraway land lives a foolish knight, who longs to impress a golden-haired princess with his marvelous talents.

When a terrible fire-breathing dragon arrives and threatens to destroy the kingdom, the knight begins to prepare for battle.

But will he be ready in time? Unfortunately, this is The Knight Who Took All Day , and a hilarious cautionary tale about the dangers of showing off ensues.

About the Author: James Mayhew is an award-winning childrens illustrator and author who has been the recipient of numerous prizes, including a New York Times Award for The Boy and the Cloth of Dreams , and an Aesop Accolade from the American Folklore Society for Shakespeares Storybook .

His best-selling series for children include the Katie series and the Ella Bella Ballerina series.