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 jolly good show. The Bookbag
If this book doesn't make you smile and adore the Queen even more, nothing else will. London Mums Magazine
Steve Antony is a Waterstones Prize shortlisted author, a Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and the creator of the much-loved Mr Panda books.
Collect all four books in The Queen Collection series: (each with a shiny foil cover!)
The Queen's Hat - Winner of the Evening Standard Oscar's Book Prize
The Queen's Handbag
The Queen's Present
The Queen's Lift-Off
Since his 2014 debut, multi award-winning author-illustrator Steve Antony has so far written and illustrated 18 picture books and sold over one million copies worldwide, and 7 of his titles have been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
His Mr Panda series has sold over 700,000 copies worldwide and was recently optioned for TV by Magic Light Pictures. His highly acclaimed The Queen's Hat (the first instalment of the Queen Collection) was adapted into a musical concert by the London Symphony Orchestra and won the Evening Standard's Oscars Book Prize. His Queen's Hat inspired Shaun the Sheep statue raised GBP15,000 for the Wallace and Gromit Children's Charity.
He plays an active role in his local 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 more incidental inclusiveness in children's literature, having written several articles on the subject. 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's studied at Anglia Ruskin University after taking voluntary redundancy from a Swindon call centre. Steve was part-raised in New Mexico and now lives in Swindon UK with his husband and cat.
Title: The Queen's Handbag
Author: Antony, Steve
ISBN: 9781444925548
Binding:
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Publication Date: 2016-05-05
Number of Pages: 32
Weight: 0.1996 kg
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 *
A majestic read * Evening Echo (Cork) *
A sneaky swan has stolen the Queen's handbag? Follow her on an hilarious journey in various modes of transport around the UK ... A great conversation starter! * South Wales Evening Post *
Steve Antony's evocative illustrations are full of humour... This is a confident and accomplished follow-up to The Queen's Hat * The Scotsman *
Celebrating her Majesty's 90th birthday, Steve Antony's playful story follows the drama that unfolds when a swan pinches the royal bag * Smallish Magazine *
Humorous sequel * Surrey Advertiser *
The real delight lies in spotting the jokes hidden in the scenes of ever-increasing pandemonium * Evening Standard *
Wonderfully busy and humorous * School Librarian *
