The Queen's Handbag
$20.10
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
10 May 2016
Summary
A hilarious picture book story, featuring the royal family, plus favourite British landmarks.
What does the Queen do when a sneaky swan snatches her handbag? Gives chase, of course. By car, motorbike, plane and more! Hold on to your hats (and handbags) for a whirlwind trip around the British Isles.
Featuring favourite British landmarks, including Windsor Castle, the Angel of the North and the Giant’s Causeway.
“This is a book brimming with Britishness and it puts on a …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781444925548 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1444925547 |
| Author: | Steve Antony |
| Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
| Imprint: | Hodder Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 10 May 2016 |
| Weight: | 202g |
| Dimensions: | 261mm x 243mm x 1mm |
| Series: | The Queen Collection |
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Critics Review
Praise for The Queen’s Hat:
‘The witty and super stylish illustrations are a celebration of London and one of the Queen’s very important relatives. A certain future classic, and without a doubt my absolute new favourite picture book! - LiteraryLovesThis is a wonderful romp of a read that’s a great introduction to London, royalty and all that makes Britain great. - The Sun… this picture book is hard to beat for its sweet simplicity and charming monochromatic drawings. - The TimesA truly wonderful, sometimes cheeky but absolutely essential children’s book, a joyous thing indeed. - Read it DaddyThe carefully detailed illustrations tell a witty tale far beyond that expressed in the text… so hats off to Steve Antony for creating a crazy royal caper wich even manages to include an appearance by the infant Prince George. - Evening Echo IrelandThe joy of this books is in the detail… each stylish spread contains lots to look and laugh at. Beautifully depicts our traditions and our relationship with the Royal Family… brilliant. - Rhino ReadsA timely picture-book treasure… a rare joy for 3+ among a pile of opportunistic royal rot. It’s the best guide since Madeline in London. - The Oldie MagazineAbout The Author
Steve Antony
Steve Antony is a multi-award-winning author-illustrator. Since his 2014 debut, he has written and illustrated 18 picture books, selling over one million copies worldwide. Seven of his titles have been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
His Mr Panda series has sold over 1 million copies globally and was recently optioned for TV by Magic Light Pictures. His highly acclaimed The Queen’s Hat, the first book in the Queen Collection, was adapted into a musical concert by the London Symphony Orchestra and won the Evening Standard’s Oscars Book Prize. A Queen’s Hat-inspired Shaun the Sheep statue raised £15,000 for the Wallace and Gromit Children’s Charity.
Steve is actively involved in his community as Patron to Swindon Libraries Children’s Services and recently designed their library card. He is an Ambassador for The National Literacy Trust, an active supporter of Beanstalk, and a vocal advocate for greater inclusiveness in children’s literature, having written several articles on the topic. Through his art, Steve has helped raise thousands for various UK charities, including My AFK, BookTrust, Willow Foundation, and Wallace and Gromit Children’s Charity.
Steve studied at Anglia Ruskin University after taking voluntary redundancy from a Swindon call centre. He was partly raised in New Mexico and now lives in Swindon, UK, with his husband and cat.
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