The Queen's Hat

Brief Description: "Originally published in the UK by Hodder Children's Books, a division of Hachette Children's Books, a Hachette UK company."Biographical Note: Steve Antony is the popular author and illustrator of "Please, Mr. Panda," "The Queen's Hat," and "Betty Goes Bananas." "The Queen's Hat " has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal in the UK. He lives in Swindon, England. Visit him online at www.steveantony.com. Marc Notes: Originally published in the UK by Hodder Children's Books, a division of Hachette Children's Books, a Hachette UK company.; A sudden gust of wind takes the Queen's favorite hat and blows it all over London, as the Queen's men give chase. Review Quotes: THE QUEEN'S HAT was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal in the UK! Praise for PLEASE, MR. PANDA by Steve Antony"Smart design decisions by Antony ... distinguish his visual storytelling. The warm gray backdrop and parade of black and white animals (a skunk, an ostrich, an orca) make the candy-colored doughnuts look all the more tantalizing. Novel perspectives ... provide freshness, too." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Praise for BETTY GOES BANANAS by Steve Antony"Childlike illustrations in pencil and graphite sticks ... draw children into Betty's life with humor. ... Teachers and parents of short-fused toddlers will read this over and over." --KIRKUS REVIEWSReview Quotes: "The Queen's Hat" was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal in the UK! Praise for "Please, Mr. Panda" by Steve Antony: "Smart design decisions by Antony ... distinguish his visual storytelling. The warm gray backdrop and parade of black and white animals (a skunk, an ostrich, an orca) make the candy-colored doughnuts look all the more tantalizing. Novel perspectives ... provide freshness, too." -- "Publishers Weekly" Praise for "Betty Goes Bananas" by Steve Antony: "Childlike illustrations in pencil and graphite sticks ... draw children into Betty's life with humor. ... Teachers and parents of short-fused toddlers will read this over and over." -- "Kirkus Reviews"Publisher Marketing: From Steve Antony, the author and illustrator of "Please, Mr. Panda" and "Betty Goes Bananas!" A sudden gust of wind sets off a marvelous adventure for the Queen, lots of Queen's men, and one very special hat. Just where will that hat land? Following a hysterical, epic hat chase, the Queen is reunited with her hat -- and the royal baby! Young children will love the search-and-find fun of the story, the hysterical mayhem that breaks loose, and Steve Antony's winning art style. "The Queen's Hat" shows some of London's most famous sites, and back matter explains their significance. Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 05/11/2015 (EAN 9780545835565, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 06/01/2015 pg. 76 (EAN 9780545835565, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2015 (EAN 9780545835565, Hardcover)