Remembering Our Queen: The Illustrated Story of Queen Elizabeth II

Description

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.

Smriti Prasadam-Halls (Author) Smriti is an award-winning, internationally bestselling British author whose books for children include I LOVE YOU NIGHT AND DAY (Publisher's Weekly #1 bestseller, Wall Street Journal bestseller), THE WAYS OF THE WOLF (English Association Non-Fiction Winner) and I'M STICKING WITH YOU (shortlisted for the British Book Awards). Her books have been published in more than thirty languages around the world. Previously, Smriti worked at the BBC and in children's publishing and television as a writer and editor. She lives in London with her 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.