Every kingdom needs a good cook, and this particular king has tried them all before he finally meets Wobbly Bob, a gifted cook with one small problem, which is that he is afraid of nearly everything, from the sharp kitchen knives to the dirt in the vegetable garden. Rather than send him away, the king rolls up his royal sleeves and comes along for every frightening step, and the friendship that grows between them is as funny as it is tender. Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, writes in the lively rhyme that makes her books such a pleasure to read aloud, while David Roberts fills each page with expressive characters whose every worry and wobble shows plainly on their faces. It's a lovely story for any little one who knows what it feels like to be nervous, and a sweet reminder that sometimes the bravest thing a friend can do is simply stay close!

• 32 pages
• 9.5" x 12"
• Ages 3+