The King's Runaway Crown: A coronation caper

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Can Violet catch Colin the dog and save the coronation?

Illustrator Ian Smith and Author Rosalind Spark

Suitable for: 2+

Price: £7.99

ISBN: 978-0-19-278858-0
Publication date: 06/04/2023
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Description

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?

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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

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