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The King's Runaway Crown: A coronation caper Ian Smith

The King's Runaway Crown: A coronation caper By Ian Smith

The King's Runaway Crown: A coronation caper by Ian Smith


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Summary

It's the day of the new King's coronation. Everyone is getting ready for this most important day when Colin, the King's Jack Russell, grabs the crown and runs away. Soon he is being chased by the butler, the palace guards - even the crowd gathered for the event! Can Violet work out what the problem is and get the crown to the King in time?

The King's Runaway Crown: A coronation caper Summary

The King's Runaway Crown: A coronation caper by Ian Smith

The day of the new king's coronation has arrived. It's a stupendous day, an exciting day, a MOST important day - and everyone, from the King's butler to the palace guards, is feeling nervous. They're all getting ready when Colin, the King's Jack Russell, grabs the crown and runs away. Soon, he is being chased by the butler, the guards - even the pigeons and crowd gathered for the event! But it takes little Violet, aged 5, to work out what the problem is. Maybe Colin is nervous about his important new job as the King's dog. Actually, everyone else admits they're nervous too - especially the King, who has the biggest job of all. Can Violet help get Colin and the crown back to the King in time for the coronation? A fun royal caper covering themes of anxiety, empathy and community in a light-touch and warm-hearted way. With a non-fiction page about coronations at the end of the book.

The King's Runaway Crown: A coronation caper Reviews

This is an hilarious imagining of coronation day and a great way to celebrate the coronation. * Louise Ellis-Barrett, Armadillo Children's Books *
This is a right royal romp of a story. * Gareth Peter, Children's Author (BBC Radio Nottingham) *
This super-fun picture book has energetic, friendly illustrations full of detail, and Colin the dog is particularly cute...the message that everyone can get nervous is universal. * Booktrust *
This right royal romp with it's wealth of alliteration and its crying out to be joined in with repeat refrain, Catch Colin! Save the crown!, is told with aplomb by Rosalind Spark, and energetically illustrated by Ian Smith whose scenes of the chaos one little dog causes are comic delights. * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *
Spark's high-energy and laughter-filled adventure is the perfect way to celebrate the coronation with the family's youngest children. Themes of anxiety, empathy and community are explored with a light touch and a warm heart while Smith's gorgeous illustrations are packed with comedy and fun details for young readers to spot....the ideal coronation package for home, schools, and nurseries. * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *
It's lovely! * Verity Cowley, BBC Radio Nottingham Presenter *
A fun royal caper covering themes of anxiety, empathy and community in a light-touch and warm-hearted way... * Books for Topics *

About Ian Smith

Ian Smith studied for a BA in Illustration at the University of the West of England and has been illustrating ever since. He is the illustrator of Wanna See a Penguin? and Wanna See a Llama? written by Simon Philip (OUP). Rosalind Spark lives in south London and fell in love with stories when she was very small and constantly pestered her dad to make up sequels to her favourite fairy tales. Her writing is inspired by the many things in life she finds fascinating, which range from how the galaxy works to why sandwiches cut in triangles taste better.

Additional information

GOR013121585
9780192788580
0192788582
The King's Runaway Crown: A coronation caper by Ian Smith
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
20230406
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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