- Michael Morpurgo, Illustrated by Michael Foreman

There Once is a Queen

By Michael Morpurgo, Illustrated by Michael Foreman
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“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. Created in partnership with the Jubilee Pageant Committee.

Praise for Michael Morpurgo:

“A master storyteller at his best” The Sunday Times

“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian

“Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph

“There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express

Praise for The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo:

“The Butterfly Lion is unique among animals and books, and will touch all hearts – both young and old.” Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation

Author: Michael Morpurgo
Format: Hardback
Ageband: from 5
Release Date: 12 May 2022
Pages: 72
ISBN: 978-0-00-854161-3
Sir Michael Morpurgo is one of Britain’s most beloved writers for children. He has written well over 130 books, many of which have been adapted for film, theatre and TV, and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Whitbread Award. His recent bestselling novels and picture books include Boy Giant, Toto and The Birthday Duck. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children. In 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity.Michael Foreman is one of the most admired and best-known illustrators of our time. He has twice won the Kate Greenaway Medal, the most prestigious British award for an illustrator of children’s books, and has frequently collaborated with “the other Michael”, including recently on The Fox and the Ghost King and Boy Giant.

”Praise for Michael Morpurgo:'A master storyteller at his best” - The Sunday Times

”'Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” - Guardian

”'Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” - Daily Telegraph

”'There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” - Daily Express

”Praise for The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo:'The Butterfly Lion is unique among animals and books, and will touch all hearts - both young and old.” - Virginia McKenna, Born Free Foundation

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