THE ARGUERS, by Corinna Luyken, Rocky Pond Books, May 27, 2025, Hardcover, $18.99 (ages 4-8)
A kingdom thrives on arguing, until even that gets out of hand in The Arguers, a picture book by Corinna Luyken.
The first argument was over a brush and a comb, and which would be better for taking a tangle out of the king’s beard. Next came the argument over letters, and then over spoons . . . and soon they argued all the time, and no one could remember when the arguing had started or over what or by whom. They only knew that they had always argued, and that they did it well. Very, very well.
And so it was that the king and queen decided to hold a contest to choose the very best arguer in the land. But what will happen when everyone is so busy arguing that they can’t even hear the queen announce the start of the contest? —Synopsis provided by Rocky Pond Books
The Arguers is fantastic.
From the bold cover to its final spread, this fairy tale is perfect.
Corinna Luyken’s story is on kids will easily fall in love with. And her imaginative illustrations are delightful. They become more incredible with each turn of the page.
The Arguers will elicit laughs and be read on repeat. It is a must-have for home and classroom libraries.
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