Cover of The King's Stilts
Fae & Fairy Fiction

The King's Stilts

by

  • 1939 first published
  • 48 pages
  • ★ 4.0 (6 ratings)
  • 9 editions
Borrow on Open LibraryFind in a library

Published in 1939, The King's Stilts is a fae fiction short story by Dr. Seuss. It features Dr Seuss. It deals with fairy tales, stilts, kings and rulers and cats.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 20 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 9 editions.

At about 48 pages, most readers finish it in about 55 minutes.

About The King's Stilts

When the King's stilts are stolen and hidden, and he can no longer enjoy his play hour, the whole kingdom is threatened with destruction until a brave page boy saves the day.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Characters

  • Dr Seuss

Subjects

  • Children's stories
  • Fairy tales
  • Stilts
  • Kings and rulers
  • Cats
  • Stealing
  • Loyalty
  • Children's fiction

Quick answers

Who wrote The King's Stilts?

The King's Stilts was written by Dr. Seuss and first published in 1939.

What genre is The King's Stilts?

It is usually shelved as Fae & Fairy Fiction.

How long is The King's Stilts?

The median edition has 48 pages, about about 55 minutes of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The King's Stilts?

Readers who like it often enjoy Prince Caspian, Mary Poppins and The Light Princess.

More by Dr. Seuss

All books →

Books like The King's Stilts