A really fun extension of the famous nursery rhyme, I almost rated this as highly recommended, but for a few places where the rhythm of the rhyme is a bit tricky to maintain fluently.  The illustrations include all the famous nursery rhyme and folk tale characters joining in the fun of a ball put on by this merry old soul. Unfortunately the king is worn out by all the preparations and falls asleep at his own party.  All the guests make unsuccessful attempts to wake him in the manner most suited to their character (i.e. Boy Blue blows his horn, the Mother Hubbard’s dog barks, Bo Peep’s sheep baaa…), but the king sleeps through it all until his Queen of Hearts, who knows him best, arrives with some freshly baked tarts.  One sniff and the king awakes instantly, ready for a treat.