Audio CDs inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, make this book and CD easy to store together. "The Young Reading" series will help young readers grow in confidence and ability.

A wonderful king, loved and respected by all his people, had a secret that caused him so much worry.

Shhh! The king has a secret. I'll whisper it to you. "He has donkey's ears." Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio, simple comprehension puzzles and downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "For every parent, child and teacher weary of the monotony of the average reading scheme, Usborne's First Reading series will offer rays of sunlight. The books are carefully levelled and offer a huge variety of accessible and fun, fiction and non-fiction." - Tamara Linke (Proprietor, Tales on Moon Lane Bookshop)

"Experience the magical world of Irish storytelling where many remarkable characters await you: a king with a mysterious secret, brave warriors famous for their strength, a clever leprechaun who outwits humans, and many more"--Front dust jacket flap.