King Basset the First and the Blond Prince
by Susana Mogensen
Some kings wear crowns…Others just have long ears and big hearts.
In a quiet corner of a lively home, a grumpy little boy meets a floppy-eared basset hound with a crayon crown and a past full of hope.
King Basset the First came from a shelter — scruffy, slow, and misunderstood. But love has a way of surprising even the most skeptical hearts.
Through blanket forts, backyard quests, and royal proclamations, the Blond Prince begins to learn that courage doesn’t always bark loudly — and that the greatest heroes may waddle in on short legs with gentle eyes.
Told in gentle rhyme and illustrated in a warm, vintage-style watercolor aesthetic, King Basset the First and the Blond Prince is a heartwarming children’s story about friendship, healing, and second chances.
Perfect for families and classrooms alike, this tender tale helps children explore empathy, patience, and the quiet magic of rescue.
Format: 8.5 × 11 inches / 22 × 28 cm
Themes & Highlights
A tender dog adoption story for children
Celebrates emotional growth, kindness, and patience
A soothing bedtime story with gentle read-aloud rhymes
A thoughtful introduction to shelter pets and second chances
Encourages imagination, trust, and quiet heroism
Perfect For
Children ages 4–9
Dog lovers and adoptive families
Bedtime reading and classroom discussions about empathy
Children learning about rescue animals and emotional growth
For readers who loved:
A Home for Goddesses and Dogs by Leslie Connor
Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio
Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion
Rescue & Jessica by Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes
Stories of animals finding their forever homes
A story to treasure, gift, and read again and again.
King Basset the First and the Blond Prince reminds us that love doesn’t always come charging in — sometimes it waddles in slowly, with floppy ears and a heart full of hope.
✨ This edition includes:
A personalised dedication
Signed by the author
Certificate of authenticity
Small book-themed gift
Thank-you note for supporting the author
King Basset the First and the Blond Prince – Author’s Signed Edition
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