Dr. Seuss's classic treatise on the importance of a balanced life, that is such a good description of this book. Pretty standard stuff really, a nice hard working king who loves a bit of fun, a young boy who helps him and a nasty old grumpy man who doesn't like fun.... and a pair of stilts.

We enjoyed the story and I really do like these grey and red illustrations that Dr Seuss uses, they stand out really well on the pages.