Paperback. Meet a pompous young prince, who believes he can do anything - without ever needing to practise! That is until he meets a wise, retired witch who teaches him the most magical lesson . . .Prince Lupin has jousted and feasted and now he's BORED. But when he decides to spend the afternoon 'helping' the gardener and the palace cook, he leaves a trail of chaos and destruction behind him. After all, it takes practise to become good at something, even if you are a prince!After an embarrassing musical performance live on stage, Prince Lupin flees into the forest where he meets someone rather special - a retired witch with a passion for pottery. With her patience, perseverance and friendship Prince Lupin finally learns that practise makes magic . . . and that it helps to have manners too!Fantastically warm and funny verse from award-winning poet and writer, Kathryn Simmonds, with richly detailed illustrations from Becky Colvin, the winner of the Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2023 and creator of The Great Green Island.Princes Don't Practise is an incredibly funny and relatable tale with an important message for all - practise makes magic! Perfect for anyone who struggles with NOT being instantly perfect, which is most children. Practice makes magic even if you're a prince! A brilliantly funny and transformative tale from an award-winning duo. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Princes Don't Practise (Paperback)
Publisher: Pan Macmillan, London
Publication Date: 2026
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1035082470
ISBN 13: 9781035082476
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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