When the old queen died, little did the kingdom know that she had left her beloved cat in charge. King Cat requires six hundred and forty-three naps a day, eats only the finest salmon from the lake and his milk must be served in a golden chalice. Soon enough the kingdom begins to despair, without a proper ruler in charge. But will anyone be able to come up with a solution?

• Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 5–6

• Ideal for reading aloud at home with your child

• Helps expose your child to rich language and curriculum-linked vocabulary 

• Includes key terms from History and the topic area of kings and queens

• Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools

‘These books are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the vocabulary issues that schools are identifying.’ - Assistant Head, Primary Academy

The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school subjects and cultivate a love for reading.