The Queen on our Corner
Lucy Christopher author Nia Tudor illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Lantana Publishing
Published:21st Oct '21
Should be back in stock very soon
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£7.99(9781915244703)
KEYWORDS: Homelessness; Social Justice; Social Awareness; Equality; Communities; Kindness; Empathy; Compassion; A heartfelt story that examines homelessness through the eyes of a child; Topical focus on poverty, community, and social justice; Shows the need for kindness, empathy and compassion; Showcases a diverse and inclusive community; From Lucy Christopher, author of acclaimed picture book Shadow.
Nobody notices the Queen on the corner. Nobody, that is... except one young girl. Through her eyes, the woman who dwells in the abandoned plot is a warrior queen, with many battles fought and won. Can the little girl bring the community together to turn the Queen’s corner into a home?Nobody notices the Queen on the corner. Nobody, that is... except one young girl. Through her eyes, the woman who dwells in the abandoned plot is a warrior queen, with many battles fought and won. When, one day, danger comes to the street and the Queen on the corner sounds the alarm, the little girl must find a way to thank her. Can she bring the community together to turn the Queen’s corner into a home?
"This is a tale of looking for the inherent worth of everybody, in particular homeless people, and trying one’s best to understand and support them"
-Books for Keeps, 5 Stars
* Books for Keeps *"A beautiful and thought-provoking book for children - and adults - that shines a light on some of the issues surrounding homelessness. And it’s inspired by real people. Like the author says: Look out for the Queens and Kings”
-Max Newton, Head of Community Fundraising, Shelter
“This hopeful tale uses a youthful view of the world to imagine what our society could be like if all people and their experiences were valued and respected. Sweet and thought-provoking”
-Kirkus Reviews
* Kirkus Reviews *"Told from the viewpoint of a small child, Lucy Christopher's new picture book gently reminds us that everyone has a story - struggles and successes, ups and downs - and everyone needs a place to call home!"
-Julia Green, children's author
-- Julia Green- Winner of A Love Reading for Schools Book of the Month 2021 (UK)
- Long-listed for Klaus Flugge Prize 2022
- Long-listed for Yoto Carnegie Medal 2023
- Nominated for Ezra Jack Keats Illustration Award 2022
ISBN: 9781911373889
Dimensions: 260mm x 260mm x 8mm
Weight: 400g
32 pages