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, a princess, who became a queen, our Queen Elizabeth. 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, as this remarkable queen has remained devoted to crown, to country… and a corgi or two! 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.

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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

Second of all, this book is just beautiful. Morpurgo sums up our beautiful, kind and hardworking queen in simple yet stunning words, making the book a wonderful piece for children and adults alike. My heart felt full reading and heightened my love and respect for our lovely queen. If I ever become a adult's book author, I hope I write as amazing as and the one and only William Goldman. 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!

There Once Is A Queen by Michael Morpurgo | 9780008541613

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: Just the right amount of text, this book tells the story of the life of Elizabeth. The illustrations are lovely too.We're always happy to answer any questions or queries you might have, please get in touch using one of the methods below. 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. It describes her as a little girl who loved horses and corgis and then grew up, joined the war effort, then married her prince charming, became Queen and had children of her own while continuing to rule over the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. The story gives a good summary of the Queen’s life and her service to the country while the detailed illustrations help readers imagine the important events in the lifetime of this real-life fairy-tale princess who became our Queen.

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Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian First of all, the author mentions the Faerie Queen. I respect the little history lesson and literary education for children on a writer who doesn’t get much of the limelight. Edmund Spenser’s works are fascinating to study and to mention Spenser in a children’s book… wow! We are experiencing delays with deliveries to many countries, but in most cases local services have now resumed. For more details, please consult the latest information provided by Royal Mail's International Incident Bulletin.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. 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. I loved this book even though I am a 32 year old adult and I’m glad I bought it as a little celebration for Elizabeth II’s jubilee. 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.