Name: LARGE_LETTER The By Steve Antony
SKU: 9781444925548
Price: 5.19 GBP
Availability: InStock

The Queen's Handbag 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 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

The Queen's Handbag Reviews

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 *

About

Steve Antony is a highly talented and versatile author-illustrator. He has had a passion for storytelling from an early age, but it was the MA in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge that really enabled him to channel this passion. Since embarking on the MA course, he has enjoyed creating picture books on a range of subjects from the Queen's hat to a war between rectangles and lizards! He aims to create picture books that are slightly 'off the wall', books that children will laugh at and adults will tweet about, but most of all, books that he enjoys.

Additional information

Sku

GOR007460562

ISBN 13

9781444925548

ISBN 10

1444925547

Title

The Queen's Handbag by

Series

The Queen Collection

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Hachette Children's Group

Year published

2016-05-05

Number of pages

32

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us