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The Boy and the Boy King
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01 December 2020

Wonder and imagination are at the heart of this story of a friendship between a boy from New York City and the boy king, Tutankhamun
A boy and his stuffed bunny gaze at a star-lit New York cityscape. The great Sphinx of Egypt sleeps. A child swings joyously across a river. This book offers a tantalizing glimpse of the adventures of Arthur and his imaginary friend, Bun-Bun. Together they travel through the Temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum to another time and place and befriend the lonely boy king, Tutankhamun.
2022 METROPOLITAN MUSEUM TOP MUSEUM-THEMED PICK FOR THE HOLIDAYS
2021 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST
“Gorgeous, photorealistic illustrations in sepia depict this dreamy world” —Library Journal
"This delightful story reminds parents to safeguard their children’s imaginations—and their own."—AramcoWorld
"A genius of a book that captures the essence of what it means to be a spiritual being and a creative child."—Caroline Myss, bestselling author of Anatomy of the Spirit
"An unforgettable voyage. Superb!"—Henry Hemming, bestselling author of Agents of Influence
“Exquisite…arresting…The Boy and the Boy King invites parents to ask themselves this critical question: how do you support and protect a child’s imagination?” —Jane Curley, curator of Eloise at the Museum and Madeline in New York
"Gentle, insightful and powerful” —Bear Grylls, host of the TV series, Born Survivor, Bear Grylls and Man vs. Wild
"A wonderful story with loveable characters, subtle archetypes and beautifully illustrated artwork."—Paul Gladstone Reid, composer
“An exquisitely illustrated tale about the Boy King . . . and the majesty of childhood. . . . A wonderful gift." —Francis J. Ricciardone, former U.S. Ambassador to Egypt