The Queen's Orang-Utan cover

The Queen's Orang-Utan

Author: Walliams, David

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.9
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 755
Points per Word 0.000662

Description

It's the Queen's birthday and she decides that she wants an orang-utan butler!

Quick Summary

David Walliams has a real gift for taking something completely ridiculous and making it feel perfectly normal, and this book is a perfect example. The Queen of England wants an orang-utan butler, and when her wish comes true, hijinks naturally ensue. Kids who love humor and absurdity will get a kick out of the funny illustrations and the sheer silliness of a prim and proper royal trying to manage a wild ape at Buckingham Palace. It's short enough for early readers but has enough personality to work as a read-aloud for younger kids too. There's nothing scary here just gentle comedy and a sweet message underneath all the laughs. If your kid enjoys Roald Dahl or books like "The Bad Guys," they'll probably like this one too. It's a quick, fun pick for kids who want something light and goofy.