King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

Marcia Williams. Candlewick Press (MA), $17.99 (32pp) ISBN 978-1-56402-802-0

Though the text is a straightforward abridged retelling, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Marcia Williams stands out for its wacky, detailed panel art, featuring irreverent commentary and more than a few offhand remarks from some legendary and not-so-legendary Arthurian characters. (Candlewick, $17.99 32p ages 7-12 ISBN 1-56402-802-X Mar.)

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