A Knight and His Trusty

By Deb Buschman

A KNIGHT AND HIS TRUSTY-- is a laugh-out-loud, dialogue-driven picture book for fans of The Panda Problem, Unicorn Day, and the beloved Elephant & Piggie.

A fairy tale narrator is determined to tell a proper story. You know the kind--once upon a time, a brave knight, and a trusty steed. But before he can even finish the opening sentence, he's interrupted.

Again.
And again.
And again.

Because a parade of unlikely animals keeps bursting into the tale, each convinced they should be the knight's trusty steed. An armadillo? A giraffe? A shark? Great galloping horses With every interruption, young readers will delight in guessing which animal will appear next--and how the increasingly exasperated narrator will respond.

Told almost entirely through lively, comedic dialogue and paired with expressive, humorous illustrations, A KNIGHT AND HIS TRUSTY-- invites children to actively participate in the story. The pacing, repetition, and surprise make it an irresistible read-aloud, perfect for sharing aloud in classrooms, libraries, and at bedtime.

As the narrator struggles to hold onto tradition, the story gently explores bigger ideas about inclusion, flexibility, and making room for everyone--while never losing sight of the fun. By the end, readers learn that sometimes the best stories are the ones that break the rules.

Perfect for:

Children ages 4-8

Fans of humorous, speech-bubble-style storytelling

Interactive read-alouds that invite prediction and participation

Classrooms discussing creativity, inclusion, and rethinking "the way things have always been"

Readers who love fairy tales with a modern, playful twist

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1956378588
• ISBN13: 9781956378580
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Little Press
• Length: 36 Pages
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 2