The Feast for the King

Tarantula has created a delightful and delicious celebration cake for the birthday of King Lion. On top is a showpiece--an extra tender piece of meat. The moment Tarantula turns his back to the cake, however, that tasty top disappears... Tarantula is furious! Who is the culprit? He roams the jungle to inspect all the animals' mouths, and woe to the bones of the animal where he finds traces of meat between its teeth. How will the search end?!

MARLIES VERHELST (1969) studied Dutch Language and Literature. She was working as a teacher when she won a story contest of one of Holland's major women magazines, Libelle, in 2006. She has not stopped writing stories and columns for adults and children's books since that time. The Feast for the King is her eleventh children's book and her Lemniscaat debut. WWW.MARLIESVERHELST.NL

LINDE FAAS (1985) graduated with honors from the Art Academy in Breda. She works as an animator of cartoons, as an illustrator, and an artist. She debuted three years ago at Lemniscaat as the illustrator of Pieter Koolwijk's, Flea and Spikey. Meanwhile, her illustrating prowess is much in demand internationally. The Feast for the King is her second picture book. WWW.LINDEFAAS.NL