Since the day he was born, nothing was good enough for Prince Charmless. From the moment he woke until the time he went to bed, he complained. One day all the royal servants decided they had had enough of his complaining and packed their bags. The pampered prince was left to fend for himself, with some unexpected results . . .

Creators

Jeanne Willis is one of the most successful children's picture book authors. She also writes for television and video companies, and has two children. Amongst her many other prize-winning books, she has written Who's in the Loo? which was shortlisted for the Nottingham Children's Book Award, won the Red House Picture Book Award and was the overall winner at the Sheffield Children's Book Award.

Tony Ross has illustrated over 800 books, which are published all over the world. Dr Xargle's Book of Earth Tiggers was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and Tadpole's Promise won the Silver medal in the Smaries Prize 2003. He was the British choice for the Andersen Medal 2004. The Nanny Goat's Kid was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2010. A major animated series of Tony Ross's Little Princess is curently showing on Channel 5's Milkshake. He lives near the Welsh border.

Reviews

Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross have created another sure-fire winner.

We Love This Book

Another brilliant picture book from these two masters of their craft.

Booksellers' Choice, The Bookseller

Oh Prince Charmless, how we recognise you!…(a) popular picture book satire about spoilt children.

The Times

We enjoyed this funny, charming book a great deal and we thoroughly recommend it.

The Bookbag

Clever words tickle readers young and old.

The Star (Sheffield)

A brilliantly illustrated book with lots of laughs.

Creative Steps

The inimitable team of Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross has produced another winner.

The School Librarian

Great fun!

Parents in Touch

Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross have created another sure-fire winner

We Love This Book

Another brilliant picture book from these two masters of their craft.

Booksellers' Choice, The Bookseller

Oh Prince Charmless, how we recognise you!…(a) popular picture book satire about spoilt children.

The Times

We enjoyed this funny, charming book a great deal and we thoroughly recommend it.

The Bookbag

Clever words tickle readers young and old.

The Star (Sheffield)

A brilliantly illustrated book with lots of laughs.

Creative Steps

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