PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Since his 2014 debut, multi award-winning author-illustrator Steve Antony has so far written and illustrated 18 picture books and sold over one million copies worldwide, and 7 of his titles have been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. His Mr Panda series has sold over 700,000 copies worldwide and was recently optioned for TV by Magic Light Pictures. His highly acclaimed The Queen's Hat (the first instalment of the Queen Collection) was adapted into a musical concert by the London Symphony Orchestra and won the Evening Standard's Oscars Book Prize. His Queen's Hat inspired Shaun the Sheep statue raised 15,000 for the Wallace and Gromit Children's Charity. He plays an active role in his local community as Patron to Swindon Libraries Children's Services and recently designed their library card. He is an Ambassador for The National Literacy Trust , an active supporter of Beanstalk and a vocal advocate for more incidental inclusiveness in children's literature, having written several articles on the subject. Through his art, Steve has helped raise thousands for various UK charities including My AFK, BookTrust, Willow Foundation and Wallace and Gromit Children's Charity. Steve's studied at Anglia Ruskin University after taking voluntary redundancy from a Swindon call centre. Steve was part-raised in New Mexico and now lives in Swindon UK with his husband and cat.
A certain future classic, and without a doubt my absolute new favourite picture book. LiteraryLoves The joy of this books is in the detail... each stylish spread contains lots to look and laugh at. Beautifully depicts our traditions and our relationship with the Royal Family... brilliant. Rhino Reads I absolutely adored this book... perfectly executed with style and grace... captures London perfectly. This is a story for all generations and a brilliant, British book to boot. It's almost beyond words... every British household needs a copy, whether or not you're George's, William's or Charles's generation. * * * * * Bookbag An awesome adventure. A wonderful romp of a read that's a great introduction to London, royalty and all that makes Britain great. The Sun Hilarious... chuckles aplenty with every turn of the page... wonderful illustrations... if this debut is anything to go by, Steve Antony's creative talent is one to follow with interest. * * * * Books for Keeps Sweet simplicity and charming monochromatic drawings. The Times A timely picture-book treasure... exuberant illustrations. It's the best guide to London since Ludwig Bemelmans's Madeline in London, too. -Amanda Craig The Oldie Hilarious... stylish... an almighty ode to London. Will brighten up any bookshelf. The Looking Glass Gorgeous... I'd quite happily have any of the illustrations on my wall. Charlotte Eyre - POP (People of Publishing) A riotous Royal romp through magnificent capital city. Beautifully unique in its sophisticated and engaging illustrative style, this story unfolds page by magnificent page. The Book Sniffer Fantastic... eye-catching... fast-paced... made us smile at every single turn of the page. Read It Daddy! A visual feast from the moment you cast your eyes over the cover... a quintessentially British charm. Magpie That A real love letter to the capital. The Illustrated Forest Beautiful and clever... bears all the hallmarks of a classic. The Little Book Collector Gorgeous... everything you want in a picture book - enchanting illustrations and a story that's full of fun. Emma Lee-Potter Visual humour in abundance... brilliant! Red Reading Hub Stunning... lovingly rendered... possibly the most stylish and worthwhile souvenir of London you can buy. Picture This Book An exhilarating London adventure... beautifully rendered. The Bookworm Baby (blogspot) A witty and stylish celebration of London. Chuckles aplenty with every turn of the page...wonderful illustrations...if this debut is anything to go by, Steve Antony's creative talent is one to follow with interest Books for Keeps A beautifully illustrated book that will put smiles on many faces. Her Majesty would probably like a copy too! School Librarian A funny tale about what happened to the Queen's hat when the wind went SWISH! The Guardian A good book for young readers (and for those who read to them!) Wittily illustrated...a beautifully illustrated book that will put smiles on many faces. Her Majesty would probably like a copy too! The School Librarian
