The Queen's Handbag
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2015

The Queen's Handbag

Written & illustrated by Steve Antony

Part of the The Queen Collection series

A thief steals the Queen's handbag, sparking a wild chase across Britain.

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32 pages
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When a mischievous thief swipes the Queen's handbag, a thrilling pursuit unfolds across Britain's iconic landmarks. Join the Queen on a whirlwind adventure by car, motorbike, and plane, as she races to reclaim her prized possession. From Stonehenge to Edinburgh Castle, each stop is filled with chaos and laughter. Will the Queen catch the elusive swan and retrieve her handbag? Dive into this delightful tale of mayhem and discovery, perfect for young readers eager to explore and solve the mystery.

From the publisher

A very naughty thief has stolen the Queen’s handbag! There’s only one thing to do: chase the thief all over the landmarks of Great Britain!From Steve Antony, the author and illustrator of Please, Mr. Panda, I’ll Wait, Mr. Panda, and Green Lizards VS. Red Rectangles.A very naughty thief has stolen the Queen’s handbag! There’s only one thing to do: chase the thief all over the landmarks of Great Britain! Hold on to your hats and join the Queen in this epic wild goose chase after one sneaky swan by car, motorbike, plane, boat, and more to get her handbag back! 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 Handbag celebrates some of Great Britain’s most famous sites, like Stonehenge and Edinburgh Castle, and back matter explains their significance.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about royaltyBooks about queensBooks about swansBooks about kings, queens, and rulersBooks about purses
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Publication
Published
May 30, 2017
First published
January 1, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338032932

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