The New King
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Bereavement / Picture Book / Madagascar / Ages 5-8
Dial Books
1995
Open Access via Worldcat.org
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When young Prince Rakoto is told of his father's death, he cannot accept it. The new king gives his first orders to his royal advisors: "Bring my father back to life!" When they are unable to do so, Rakoto then goes to the Wise Woman--who tells him an enthralling Malagasy tale that helps him begin to accept what has happened. Watercolor illustrations.