The King's 6th Finger

Discover the enchanting story of 'The King's 6th Finger', a beautifully illustrated hardback book that captivates readers of all ages. This delightful tale follows King Mortimer, a royal plagued by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, who finds solace in the number five—be it his five trusted knights, five moats surrounding his castle, or the five points adorning his crown. But everything changes when King Mortimer awakens one fateful morning to the alarming surprise of a sixth finger! Faced with this unexpected challenge, he turns to his loyal wizard for help. Together, they navigate a whimsical journey filled with advice from an array of colorful characters, including a jester, a gypsy, and a professor, each presenting their own intricate (and often hilarious) remedies. As despair mounts, the narrative unfolds to reveal a heartwarming epiphany: perhaps this peculiar condition isn't quite so alarming after all. With its vibrant full-color illustrations and delightful rhyming verse, 'The King's 6th Finger' serves as a charming tale about self-acceptance, the beauty of imperfection, and the joy found in embracing one’s quirks. Ideal for children and adults alike, this book is perfect for encouraging discussion about mental wellness, creativity, and imagination. Add 'The King's 6th Finger' to your collection and experience the magic that awaits within its pages.

Author: Jolby And Rachel Roelke
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 255 x 255 mm
Pages: 42
Publication Date: 18-06-2013

This utterly charming tale relates the story of King Mortimer, a royal plagued by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder who only finds comfort and ease by surrounding himself with the number 5 — be it 5 knights, 5 moats or 5 points on his crown. One day he awakens to find that he has grown a sixth finger! Woe is he! His wizard is quick to suggest a remedy, but not one without risk. In a state of crisis, he takes advice from far and wide on how to achieve this cure. In turn, a jester, a gypsy, a professor and others present plans increasingly unlikely and complex. Driven to despair, epiphany is at last reached — perhaps his condition is not half so bad... Beautifully illustrated in full color and with wonderful rhyming verse, The King's 6th Finger will appeal to all ages.