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The Queen's Hat Hardcover – August 25, 2015

by Steve Antony (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 678 ratings
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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.
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 5 years
  2. Part of series
    The Queen Collection
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - Kindergarten
  6. Dimensions
    12 x 0.25 x 12 inches
  7. Publisher
    Scholastic Press
  8. Publication date
    August 25, 2015
  9. ISBN-10
    0545835569
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0545835565
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PreS-Gr 1—A frantic frolic through London in an attempt to recover the queen's blue-and-red hat introduces readers to some of the famous sights in the English capital. When a gust of wind blows the hat off her head, the queen, her corgi, and her uniformed Buckingham Palace guards take off in hot pursuit. They climb over one of the lions at Trafalgar Square, run through the London Zoo, travel by Underground (while the queen drives) and scale the London Eye, Tower Bridge, and Big Ben, but to no avail. The wind is relentless and keeps the hat just out of reach until it finally comes to rest on the head of the youngest heir to the throne. The queen places it back on her head and calmly walks away with the baby in a perambulator. The blue, red, and black cartoon illustrations on white pages are the highlight here, with humorous details aplenty. VERDICT A slight story, stylish art, and a page of brief facts about the city create a breezy but ephemeral offering that might not warrant repeated readings.—Maryann H. Owen, Children's Literature Specialist, Mt. Pleasant, WI

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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

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Press; Illustrated edition (August 25, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0545835569
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545835565
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 5 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12 x 0.25 x 12 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 678 ratings

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Steve Antony

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Steve is an award-winning writer and illustrator of 20 picture books and best known for his ongoing Mr Panda series which has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. His other books include the award-winning modern classic The Queen’s Hat, Unplugged, Amazing and Green Lizards Vs Red Rectangles. Steve also illustrated the all-new Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (adapted by Peter Bently), Tim Minchin’s When I Grow Up and a 70th anniversary cover of The Famous Five. He has contributed work towards LGBTQ+ anthology Proud, Drawing Europe Together and Kind. Steve is Swindon Libraries Patron to Children’s Reading Services, an ambassador for the National Literacy Trust and a committee member of The Society of Author’s Children’s Writers and Illustrators Group. He lives in South West England with his husband and cat.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
678 global ratings

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Pearl L. Barcoe
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2015
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Love this book! My hubby is British so I thought this would be a nice book to have for our two year old. Loved it o much I gifted it to a few other expat friends here in the US too!
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Jennifer A-S
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute, fun book
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2015
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Such a cute book - even incorporated the new royal baby in a fun way. My toddler and preschooler really enjoy this, and they get to learn about London.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2016
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Loved storyline
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved The Queen's Hat
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2016
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Loved this book. The simple drawings of important places in London make this book a good teaching book as well as a delightful read.
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Beadbrainz
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, fun, fun
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2014
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One of the most delightful books I have purchased recently. The illustrations are wonderful - very imaginative - as is the story. Kudos to Steve Antony.
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SallyMarlane
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2014
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what a delightful children's book.
A must for anyone with a kid going to London
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A. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2017
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Educational
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Monica M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Bello!
Reviewed in Italy on March 11, 2024
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È talmente bello che lo tengo da collezione
Disegni stupendi
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Client d'Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Un super album !
Reviewed in France on June 10, 2023
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Un super album pour aborder la culture britannique (royauté, monuments de Londres,…)
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Sarah Elisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Toll für den Englischunterricht
Reviewed in Germany on March 26, 2022
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Eingebettet in eine simple kleine Geschichte werden alle Sehenswürdigkeiten Londons gezeigt. Ich habe es im Englischunterricht der Grundschule genutzt und finde es sehr schön.
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Leire
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno para hacer turismo sin moverte de casa
Reviewed in Spain on November 19, 2018
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Típico libro londinense dónde reina el humor y puedes hacer turismo al pasar cada página sin moverte de tu casa . a mis niños y alumnos les gusta mucho
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Barry
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2015
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Great story and wonderful illustrations!
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