Michael Morpurgo is an award-winning English author, born in St. Alban’s in 1943. After attending St. Matthias primary school in London, Michael was sent away to boarding school, which he never liked and wrote about in his novel, Butterly Lion.

There Once is a Queen – Bumper Jubilee Activity Pack There Once is a Queen – Bumper Jubilee Activity Pack

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 The RRP is the suggested or Recommended Retail Price of a product, set by the publisher or manufacturer. 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. 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. 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.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 is a Queen: A poetic, beautifully illustrated There Once is a Queen: A poetic, beautifully illustrated

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