Remembering Our Queen

Name: Remembering Our Queen
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781526365965
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The Illustrated Story of Queen Elizabeth II

By Smriti Prasadam-Halls

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Remembering Our Queen is a commemorative picture book that celebrates the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. It traces her journey from a young princess living through wartime to becoming the longest-reigning British monarch. The book covers her childhood, wartime service, the coronation, and notable moments such as her daring stunt at the London Olympics.

Readers will explore the royal yacht Britannia, meet the prime ministers she advised, and appreciate her wisdom shared through Christmas broadcasts. The narrative also captures the broader Elizabethan age, witnessing historic events from the advent of colour television to the rise of the internet.

Authored by the award-winning Smriti Prasadam-Halls with beautiful illustrations by Josie Shenoy and Kim Geyer, this edition, featuring a shimmering gold foil cover, honours the remarkable legacy of Queen Elizabeth II during the reign of King Charles III.
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This beautifully illustrated book is an ideal read for children aged 8 and above who are interested in British history and royal heritage. It's perfect for sharing with young readers to help them understand the life of a beloved monarch and the significant historical era she lived through.

A commemorative picture book celebrating the life of Queen Elizabeth II, ideal for sharing with readers 8+.

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A commemorative picture book celebrating the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, ideal for sharing with readers aged 8+. Follow Her Majesty's journey from a young princess growing up in wartime to an extraordinary leader - the longest-reigning British monarch in history.

This very special illustrated book is the perfect way to share the Queen's life story with younger readers - from her childhood and service during the Second World War to the magnificent coronation and even a daredevil stunt at the London Olympics. Climb aboard the royal yacht Britannia, meet the 15 prime ministers she counselled and remember her wisdom to the nation and the whole Commonwealth through her Christmas broadcasts.

And that's not all: during her seventy-year reign, Her Majesty truly witnessed it all - from colour television and Beatlemania to the birth of the internet. This commemorative book records not just the royal spectacles, but the entire Elizabethan age.

From award-winning, bestselling author Smriti Prasadam-Halls, with beautiful illustrations from Josie Shenoy and Kim Geyer, this is a stunning tribute to the remarkable legacy of a much-loved queen. With a shimmering gold foil cover and plenty of quotes from the Queen herself, you'll treasure the book for years to come - in the reign of King Charles III.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526365965

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wren & Rook

Contributors:

Illustrated by Kim Geyer
Illustrated by Josie Shenoy

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Smriti Prasadam-Halls

About the Author

Smriti Prasadam-Halls (Author)

Smriti Halls is a bestselling, award-winning children's author, published in more than 40 languages worldwide. Her best-loved stories include Rain Before Rainbows, I Love You Night and Day, and her acclaimed series with Steve Small, I'm Sticking With You.

Smriti is a former Writer in Residence for BookTrust and is a patron for the School Library Association.

South Indian by birth, British by nationality and London-loving at heart, she lives and works near Richmond Park with her husband and three sons.

Kim Geyer (Illustrator)

Kim Geyer studied textile design before turning her hand to illustrating children's books. Kim works and lives in London and when she is not drawing and writing, you will find her being taken for walks by her dog, Dusty.

Josie Shenoy (Illustrator)

Josie Shenoy has worked as an illustrator since 2013, collaborating with iconic brands such as Anthropologie, the British Museum, the National Gallery, Liberty, Fortnum & Mason and the Royal Gardens at Highgrove, where she was invited to meet HRH The Prince of Wales, now King Charles III. Josie is inspired by her British-Indian heritage, interesting architecture, vintage maps, old children's books and the Arts & Crafts movement.

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