The Tricks of Master Dabble — Harve Zemach

HRW (Holt Owlet) Hardcover, copyright 1965 with 32 illustrated pages. approx. size: 7.6 x 11" - An artist who claims he can paint pictures so lifelike it is impossible to tell the difference between them and the real thing. Master Dabble flatters and fools the king and queen of the court. Crafty Dabble continues his foolery with paintings real enough that birds fly out of them-until a sensible servant named Andrew exposes the sly rogue's game. How Andrew teaches the nobility a sober lesson using plain old common sense is certain to charm all young readers, as well as the clever, tongue-in-cheek illustrations.