by Richard Scarry ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 4, 1962
Tinker and Tanker of Tootletown are called upon to exercise their skills once again in this new pair of adventures, the first, set in Africa, land of the Gruesome Gorilla, the second at King Art's court in the country of Round Table. Captured for trespassing by Chief Gus, the Gruesome Gorilla, Tinker and Tanker fear their mission to catch a rare butterfly is doomed. Fortunately, a moment of crisis intervenes when Gertrude Gorilla falls from a precipice, and the Tootletown heroes go into action.... In the next, book, Tinker and Tanker are invited to the wedding of King Art's daughter Jenny. Then Sir Wicket Dragon Kidnaps the princess, the stage is set for the chivalrous hippo and rabbit. Avid followers of Richard Scarry's creations will welcome these new additions to their home libraries.
Pub Date: Jan. 4, 1962
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: -
Publisher: Doubleday
Review Posted Online: N/A
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Jan. 1, 1962
Categories: CHILDREN'S
© Copyright 2026 Kirkus Media LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Hey there, book lover.
We’re glad you found a book that interests you!
We can’t wait for you to join Kirkus!
It’s free and takes less than 10 seconds!
Already have an account? Log in.
OR
Trouble signing in? Retrieve credentials.
Welcome Back!
OR
Trouble signing in? Retrieve credentials.
Don’t fret. We’ll find you.