The Fourth King: The Story of the Other Wise Man
Kindergarten-Grade 2–This long and rambling first-person narrative follows the travels of King Mazzel and his faithful camel, Chamberlin, as they attempt to join the Wise Men on their way to Bethlehem. Mazzel is waylaid by various people in need; helping them, he fails to arrive in time to meet the newborn child, but his Christ-like good deeds earn him happiness. The colorful cartoon art has a Seussian look, which adds to the book's child appeal, but is at odds with its serious message.–Susan Patron, Los Angeles Public LibraryCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.