{"product_id":"2026770000557-secondhand-king-tree","title":"King Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautifully illustrated picture book set in the magnificent gardens of Versailles. In King Tree, author and illustrator Fiona French captures a charming narrative in which courtiers perform a play before the \"Sun King,\" Louis XIV. French is highly regarded for her sophisticated, artistic style, and this work is a quintessential example of her talent for blending historical themes with evocative, color-rich illustration.\n\nPublished in 1973, this first edition remains a classic of the era's children's literature. It is a sought-after volume for collectors of Fiona French’s work and enthusiasts of vintage, artistically significant children's picture books. Its depiction of the baroque courtly world makes it a visually striking piece of history, preserving a unique moment in 20th-century children's book design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826059129051,"sku":"2026770000557-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/943c9923-ad4b-4f10-88cc-030320b9b781.png?v=1780311788","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000557-secondhand-king-tree","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}