{"product_id":"princes-dont-practise-by-kathryn-simmonds","title":"Princes Don't Practise by Kathryn Simmonds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF RELEASE: 13 AUG 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet 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 . . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinces Don't Practise is an incredibly funny and relatable tale with an important message for all. Perfect for anyone who struggles with NOT being instantly perfect – which is most children!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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter an embarrassing musical performance, Prince Lupin flees into the forest where he meets a retired witch with a passion for pottery. With her patience, perseverance and friendship Prince Lupin finally learns that practice makes magic . . \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaperback | Publication: 13 Aug 2026, Pan Macmillan \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eISBN: 9781035082476 | \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eExtent: 32 pages\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David's Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57531462353278,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/0892\/5225\/files\/9781035082476.jpg?v=1781097415","url":"https:\/\/www.davids-bookshops.co.uk\/products\/princes-dont-practise-by-kathryn-simmonds","provider":"David's Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}