After dismissing his fiddlers for reasons of economy, the king and his subjects are plunged into gloom and bad temper until Joachim, the cat, persuades the king and his accountants to learn to play an instrument. Includes preparatory exercises for violin players and a musical selection.
- ISBN10 0510001351
- ISBN13 9780510001353
- Publish Date 12 May 1983 (first published 1 January 1983)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 14 June 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint A & C Black (Childrens books)
- Format Paperback
- Pages 32
- Language English