The Hutchinson Book of Kings and Queens
No. of pages 111
Published: 1999
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"The Hutchinson Book of Kings and Queens" by Nicholas Allan is an engaging and accessible exploration of the history of British monarchs. It presents a captivating journey through the lives of kings and queens, detailing their triumphs, trials, and the significant events that shaped the monarchy. The book is beautifully illustrated, bringing to life the stories of iconic figures from history, such as Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, in a way that appeals to both children and adults. With humor and vivid storytelling, Allan effectively captures the essence of royalty and its impact on British history, making it both educational and entertaining. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 111 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 1999 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .
Nicholas Allan studied Fine Art at the Slade and has completed an MA in creative writing at the University of East Anglia. His highly original picture books have won him several awards, including the Sheffield Children's Book Award for The Queen's Knickers . Babette Cole is filled with a zest for life, travelling around the world, but also visiting schools and meeting children. She is a great animal lover and keeps chickens, sheep, horses, dogs and cats which all find their way into her stories. Posy Simmonds is the author of several books for adults and children, including Lulu and the Flying Babies and Fred. Her weekly cartoon strip ran in "The Guardian" from 1977 to 1987. She lives in England. Tony Robinson is best known as 'Baldrick' from the famous Blackadder series. On top of his acting credentials, Tony is also a successful TV presenter and is currently presenting Channel 4's Time Team. He has also written several children's non fiction books, notably for Hodder, and lives in west London.
