{"product_id":"the-little-king-december","title":"The Little King December by Axel Hacke","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Little King December\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Axel Hacke is a whimsical \u003c\/span\u003eillustrated fairy tale for adults\u003cspan\u003e, blending humour, philosophy, and imagination in a story reminiscent of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe narrator begins receiving visits from December II, a tiny, pot-bellied king dressed in a red velvet coat. He comes from a world where life unfolds in reverse: people are born fully grown, begin work immediately, and become smaller with each passing day. As they shrink, they slowly forget the responsibilities of adulthood and return to simple pleasures—gummy bears, shadows in the garden, dreams, and wonder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough the little king’s upside-down view of life, Hacke explores memory, growing older, imagination, and the questions we often stop asking as adults. \u003c\/span\u003eMichael Sowa’s distinctive illustrations\u003cspan\u003e add warmth and charm to this unusual modern fable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTranslated from German by Rosemary Davidson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely choice for readers who enjoy thoughtful, beautifully illustrated books with a touch of magic. Add \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Little King December\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to your cart today—this is a one-of-a-kind used copy, so once it’s gone, it may not be available again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHardcover, Like New\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Axel Hacke, Michael Sowa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53203869237545,"sku":"342467B","price":15.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9435\/7545\/files\/9781582342467.jpg?v=1779648947","url":"https:\/\/thebookstore.ca\/products\/the-little-king-december","provider":"The Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}