The King Has Donkey’s Ears

Where it came from

The version of the story on our website is from India and told by storyteller Peter Chand. There are many other versions found across the world, including stories from Greece, Korea, Ireland and Wales. The instrument changes with the location. In some British stories the barber tells some tall reeds which are later made into a flute.

Where it went next

There is a picture book version of the story called The King with Horse’s Ears by Eric Maddern and Paul Hess.