The Birthday Crown
by Davide Calì
illustrations by Kate Slater
Publisher: Royal Collection Trust, 2016
Project Manager: Debbie Bibo
Book Design: Duška Karanov
Celebrating Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who celebrated her 90th birthday on Thursday, 21 April 2016. The Queen has a special birthday coming up and she must find the perfect birthday crown to wear for the occasion. Presented with an array of fantastical options, what special, one-of-a-kind crown will she pick for this momentous day?
“Settle down for a regal read with the little ones… This brand-new children's book, which features 3-D cut-paper collage illustrations by Kate Slater, tells the story of the Queen's search for the perfect crown to celebrate her birthday.”
Harper’s Bazaar
“The Queen is starring in a new children's book to celebrate her 90th birthday. Her Majesty has given her approval to The Birthday Crown by Italian author Davide Calì and illustrator Kate Slater, in which the monarch agonises over which crown to wear on her special day.”
The Telegraph
“La fantasia di Davide Calì è portata brillantemente alla luce grazie alla creatività della illustratrice Kate Slater.”
Vanity Fair Italia
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