
This Caldecott Medal-winning picture book tells the whimsical story of a polite young boy who is a frequent guest of the king and queen. Each time he visits, he asks if he can bring a friend, and each time, a new, exotic, but equally well-behaved animal accompanies him. The repetitive, gentle text and jewel-like illustrations make it a perfect read-aloud for young children, subtly reinforcing themes of friendship, acceptance, and good manners.
A well-mannered little boy has permission to bring his animal friends to visit the king and queen.