The Queen's Hat (The Queen Collection) - Hardcover

Antony, Steve

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1444919148 ISBN 13: 9781444919141

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books, 2014

Synopsis

With a Jon Klassen appeal, Steve Antony, a debut author-illustrator, is the one to watch.

A sudden gust of wind sets off a marvellous London adventure for the Queen, the Queen's men and one very special hat. So let's follow one determined, daredevil queen through the zoo, over Tower Bridge and up Big Ben... just where will that hat land?

A witty and stylish celebration of London, the Queen and the royal family's new baby. And with a celebratory sparkly red foiled cover. Winner of the Evening Standard's Oscar's First Book prize and shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Book prize.

'This 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 Times

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Review

A certain future classic, and without a doubt my absolute new favourite picture book. (LiteraryLoves)

The 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 Reads)

I absolutely adored this book... perfectly executed with style and grace... captures London perfectly. This is a story for all generations and a brilliant, British book to boot. It's almost beyond words... every British household needs a copy, whether or not you're George's, William's or Charles's generation. * * * * * (Bookbag)

An awesome adventure. A wonderful romp of a read that's a great introduction to London, royalty and all that makes Britain great. (The Sun)

Hilarious... chuckles aplenty with every turn of the page... wonderful illustrations... if this debut is anything to go by, Steve Antony's creative talent is one to follow with interest. * * * * (Books for Keeps)

Sweet simplicity and charming monochromatic drawings. (The Times)

A timely picture-book treasure... exuberant illustrations. It's the best guide to London since Ludwig Bemelmans's Madeline in London, too. -Amanda Craig (The Oldie)

Hilarious... stylish... an almighty ode to London. Will brighten up any bookshelf. (The Looking Glass)

Gorgeous... I'd quite happily have any of the illustrations on my wall. (Charlotte Eyre - POP (People of Publishing))

A riotous Royal romp through magnificent capital city. Beautifully unique in its sophisticated and engaging illustrative style, this story unfolds page by magnificent page. (The Book Sniffer)

Book Description

A hilarious tale that takes you all around London - winner of the The Evening Standard's Oscar's First Book prize.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1444919148
• ISBN 13: 9781444919141
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32