Mareike Ammersken – illustratör

Ben hates being the last to get picked up from kindergarten. Every single day. Then one pick-up time, Ben comes up with a terrifically tall tale about why his dad can't collect him sooner: because he's busy ruling over a huge kingdom, of course -- full of treasure, snake-monsters, knights and robbers. Soon all the children want to stay later at pick-up time to hear Ben's fantastic tale...Full of fun, relatable moments and a diverse cast of characters, this energetic and contemporary story will strike a chord with many busy families.