This is crazy! Thanks all, for the AMAZING reviews! Where do I even start?!
A full page review in Ireland's Echo
A review in The Times. 'The Queen's Hat' was one of four titles selected for age 2-5 in Alex O'Connell's 2014 summer round-up of children's books.
Rather than upload all the cut-outs, here are all the reviews so far. I'm so thankful to Hodder for believing in this book.
"...hard to beat for its sweet simplicity..." The Times
"...a timely picture-book treasure." Amanda Craig (The Oldie Magazine)
"A great introduction to London, royalty, and all that makes Britain great." The Sun
"Hats off to Steve Antony for creating a crazy royal caper." Ireland's Evening Echo
"A confident debut." The Illustrated Forest
"Chuckles aplenty with every turn of the page." Books for Keeps
"Deserves to become a classic." Parents in Touch
"...original, fresh, funny and beautiful." Magpie That
“...a really lovely picture book.” Waterstones buyer Melissa Cox (Down the Rabbit Hole, Resonance FM)
"A certain future classic, and without a doubt my absolute new favourite picture book!" Literary Loves
"Every British household needs a copy, whether or not you’re George’s, William’s or Charles’s generation." The Book Bag
"A truly wonderful, sometimes cheeky but absolutely essential children's book, a joyous thing indeed." Read it Daddy
"...a great addition to any book shelf, coffee table, book box, classroom…" The Bookworm Baby
"A riotous Royal romp." The Book Sniffer
"Top marks to Steve Antony who definitely deserves to be somewhat proud of his debut." Rhino Reads
"A book that grown ups (royals included) and children alike will enjoy." Emma Lee-Potter
"London in stylish simplicity." Book Witch
"In a word: Brilliant! In another: Priceless!" Red Reading Hub
"The Queen's Hat is an especially jazzy picture book that will brighten up any bookshelf." The Looking Glass
"The story is gorgeous." Charlotte Eyre POP (People of Publishing)
"The most stylish & worthwhile souvenir of London you can buy." Picture This Book
"...bears all the hallmarks of a classic." The Little Book Collector
"A beautifully illustrated book that will put smiles on many faces. Her Majesty would probably like a copy too!" School Librarian