Blueberries for the Queen
No. of pages 32
Published: 2009
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"Blueberries for the Queen" by Susan Jeffers tells the enchanting story of a little girl named Elsie who discovers a passion for picking blueberries. Set in the backdrop of World War II, Elsie's life takes a transformative turn when she learns that Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands is visiting their town to escape the war. Inspired by her desire to present the Queen with the best blueberries, Elsie embarks on an adventure of gathering the ripest fruit, ultimately symbolizing hope and resilience during difficult times. The beautifully illustrated tale celebrates childhood, courage, and the small acts of kindness that can brighten a time of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .
Susan Jeffers was a Caldecott Honoree for "Stopping by Woods" and an ABBY winner for "Brother Eagle, Sister Sk"y. These outstanding books, in addition to "Hiawatha "and "The Three Jovial Huntsmen," have placed her in the very top rank of American illustrators. Susan Jeffers lives in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. Katie Paterson lives in the Midlands and is the mother of two grown children. Her ambition is to keep reading alive for children.
This book features the following character:
Wilhelmina
This book features the character Wilhelmina.
