IPPY Award Bronze Medalist for Children's Picture Books In this timeless and delightfully illustrated tale, a young king - thinking he owns everything in his kingdom, including the wild animals, birds, and clouds - means well but acts impulsively, nearly destroying the land he loves. The story imparts lessons ranging from the importance of sharing to the dangers of the uncontrolled exercise of power, portraying how a king's plans to accomplish his short-term goals cause damage he never anticipated.