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

Antony, Steve

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1444925520 ISBN 13: 9781444925524

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books, 2015

Synopsis

With a Jon Klassen appeal, Steve Antony is the one to watch.

A naughty swan steals the Queen's handbag, so naturally, the Queen races after it. She follows it all around the United Kingdom in various modes of transport, including an Aston Martin car, a motorbike, a Red Arrow plane, a speedboat, a train and a horse. Taking in sights such as Stonehenge, Snowdonia, Giants Causeway, Edinburgh Castle, Oxford and then arriving back in London, this chase includes the Queen's butler and an awful lot of policemen.

A witty and stylish celebration of the United Kingdom and the Queen.

Praise for The Queen's Hat: 'This is a wonderful romp of a read that's a great introduction to London, royalty and all that makes Britain great.' - Sun

'... this picture book is hard to beat for its sweet simplicity and charming monochromatic drawings.' - The Times

About this title

Review

Superbly illustrated, with a muted palette that suits the story perfectly...Even the endpapers are full of humour' (Parents In Touch)

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

Not to be missed! (Storytime Magazine)

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 loved the first book, and this follow up is just as good...One for the permanent collection, this is a book brimming with Britishness and it puts on a jolly good show. (The Bookbag)

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)

Funny tale, which takes you all around the UK on a wild swan chase after the Queen's handbag. Why has there not been a picture book about the Queen's handbag before? (Angels & Urchins)

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)

Needless to say that the illustrations are beautiful and clearly effective ... if this book doesn't make you smile and adore the Queen even more, nothing else will. (London Mums Magazine)

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)

Book Description

From the creator of The Queen's Hat comes another hilarious tale that this time takes you all around the United Kingdom on a wild swan chase after the Queen's handbag!

Edition details

• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1444925520
• ISBN 13: 9781444925524
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 32