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There Once is a Queen by Michael Morpurgo - Illustrated Children's Book Ages 5+ - Hardback

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Details:. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9780008541613. Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books. Age Range: 5+. Overview:. There Once is a Queen is a poetic, beautifully illustrated picture book from beloved storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo, created to celebrate the historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman, this hardback gift edition traces the Queen's life from young princess to the nation's longest-reigning monarch. Warm, lyrical and richly visual, it's an ideal keepsake for children and collectors alike, and a lovely addition to any family bookshelf celebrating British history and royal heritage.. About the Book:.

Written in Morpurgo's distinctive lyrical style, There Once is a Queen was created in partnership with the Jubilee Pageant Committee to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. The story begins with a little girl who plants an oak tree with her father, long before she could imagine the extraordinary path her life would take.

From there, the narrative follows her transformation into a young princess, then queen, guiding readers gently through seventy years of history, change and steadfast duty. Michael Foreman's evocative watercolour illustrations bring each scene to life, capturing both grand ceremonial moments and quieter, more personal ones, including a nod to the Queen's famous love of corgis.

The poetic, rhythmic text is accessible to young children yet carries depth and warmth for adults sharing the story aloud, with themes of steadfastness, duty and quiet courage running throughout.

This hardback edition, with its sturdy binding, is built to be treasured and revisited as a bedtime story, classroom resource, or simply a beautiful keepsake of a unique moment in British history.. Key Benefits:. Poetic, beautifully illustrated tribute written by bestselling author Michael Morpurgo. Stunning watercolour artwork throughout by acclaimed illustrator Michael Foreman.

Sturdy hardback format, perfect for gifting and keeping as a treasured keepsake. Introduces young readers to British history and the life of Queen Elizabeth II. Suitable for read-aloud sharing between parents/carers and children from age 5+. Created in partnership with the official Jubilee Pageant Committee. About the Author:.

Sir Michael Morpurgo is one of Britain's best-loved children's authors, with more than 100 books to his name. He has won the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award, and the Blue Peter Book Award for Private Peaceful, and is the author of War Horse, later adapted into an…