Meet King Shakey, who's afraid of bees, trees, and even his own knees—which is why he moves so cautiously, one square at a time. This fun, creative approach to the game of kings has been used in schools and endorsed by chess masters and homeschooling parents alike. Grown-ups need no prior chess experience to help kids learn with these materials, so it's fun for everyone.

• Characters, stories, activities, and imagery help kids as young as 3 learn the moves, strategies, and language of chess