There Once is a Queen: A poetic, beautifully illustrated children’s book – the perfect royal gift to commemorate the Queen

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Now, seventy years later, her reign as the longest serving female monarch in history has seen her stand steadfast through triumph and tribulation, and through the monumental changes that have shaped our world. From 1st July 2021, VAT will be applicable to those EU countries where VAT is applied to books - this additional charge will be collected by Fed Ex (or the Royal Mail) at the time of delivery. Shipments to the USA & Canada: A beautifully written tribute to Her Majesty and all she has accomplished and championed through her life. There once is a Queen ever constant to her people…” From the Nation’s Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our Queen and longest reigning monarch, beautifully illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman. There once was a little girl, born a princess. While she was still a young woman, she became a queen, our Queen Elizabeth. The children were saying “oh she was as young as us!” or “she’s gone through lots of things in her 96 years!”

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If you're coming to Coles by car, why not take advantage of the 2 hours free parking at Sainsbury's Pioneer Square - just follow the signs for Pioneer Square as you drive into Bicester and park in the multi-storey car park above the supermarket. Come down the travelators, exit Sainsbury's, turn right and follow the pedestrianised walkway to Crown Walk and turn right - and Coles will be right in front of you. You don't need to shop in Sainsbury's to get the free parking! Where to Find Us If I ever become a adult's book author, I hope I write as amazing as and the one and only William Goldman. Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching." Guardian There once was a little girl, born a princess. While she was still a young woman, she became a queen, our Queen Elizabeth. Now, seventy years later, her reign as the longest serving monarch in history has seen her stand steadfast through triumph and tribulation, and through the monumental changes that have shaped our world. This remarkable queen has remained devoted to crown, to country... and a corgi or two!

Michael Morpurgo is an award-winning English author, born in St. Alban’s in 1943. After attending St. Matthias primary school in London, Michael was sent away to boarding school, which he never liked and wrote about in his novel, Butterly Lion. Michael Foreman is one of the most talented and popular creators of children's books today. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and his highly acclaimed books are published all over the world. He is married and has three sons. He divides his time between St Ives in Cornwall and London. More If I ever become a children's book author, I hope I write as beautiful as Michael Morpurgo or Oliver Jeffers or as funny as Jeff Kinney. We are celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this Friday at school before the half term holiday! I was thinking about what book about her to read for the children and decided to read this book. That’s because this book focuses on her whole life-a little, outgoing girl, a young, energetic princess and the magnificent queen devoted to our country. This is written in a fairy tale style so it was easy to follow it for children especially those who just came to the UK from the different countries.

There Once Is a Queen (Audio Download): Michael Morpurgo There Once Is a Queen (Audio Download): Michael Morpurgo

Thirdly, the illustrations are gorgeous and fit the lovely tone of the book. How cute are the corgis smiling at our Liz? 😍Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian Ongoing Covid restrictions, reduced air and freight capacity, high volumes and winter weather conditions are all impacting transportation and local delivery across the globe. There once is a Queen ever constant to her people…” From the Nation’s Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our Queen and longest reigning monarch, beautifully illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman. There once was a little girl, born a princess. This remarkable queen has remained devoted to crown, to country . . . and a corgi or two! Beginning with the queen as a little girl, planting an oak tree with her father, There Once is a Queen follows her incredible story in a way that will bring this historic reign vividly to life for readers, big and small, around the globe.