
This charming retelling of a traditional tale, part of Usborne's 'First Reading' series, introduces young readers to the story of a king with a secret: he has donkey ears! The king's shame and his barber's struggle to keep the secret provide a gentle narrative about honesty, acceptance, and the burden of keeping big secrets. Designed for children beginning to read, it features simple sentence structures and engaging illustrations, making it an excellent choice for building reading confidence. The book also includes puzzles to reinforce reading skills.
A new title in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. The traditional tale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. The King has a secret. He has donkey's ears! But when he tells the barber his secret, it surely can't be a secret for long... Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Also available as ebook with narration in British English (only on tablets that support audio).