The Greatest Palace (Year 2) (Bug Club Shared Reading)

by Sean Taylor

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King Mercurio wanted to be a great king, like his father - but he had no idea where to start. Until one day an architect visited him. He decides to build a great palace, much bigger than King Constantin’s palace,  with a dome, a tower and even a flagpole on top. The architect insists with each new addition that the palace is no longer safe, but will the king ever listen? 


  • Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 6–7

  • Ideal for reading aloud at home with your child

  • Helps expose your child to rich language and curriculum-linked vocabulary 

  • Includes key terms from Art and the topic area of architecture

  • Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools


‘These books are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the vocabulary issues that schools are identifying.’ - Assistant Head, Primary Academy


The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school subjects and cultivate a love for reading.


  • ISBN10 0435201794
  • ISBN13 9780435201791
  • Publish Date 6 May 2020
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Pearson Education Limited
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 16
  • Language English