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60 years of The Queen's reign
The Queen came to the throne on 6 February 1952 and her coronation took place on 2 June 1953.
Marking 60 years of the Queen's reign, the Diamond Jubilee celebrations will centre around an extended weekend in 2012 on 2, 3, 4 and 5 June.
We hope our small selection of titles will help children understand and appreciate this special celebration.
To find out more about what is happening in your area just visit the special Diamond Jubilee website: http://www.thediamondjubilee.org/
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Diamond Jubilee 2012
Help your children get the most out of this special celebration with our selection of titles. Just click on a book jacket to find out more.
Featured Books
HM Queen Elizabeth II: Diamond Jubilee
This is a very special Ladybird souvenir edition to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
Featured in: 5+ readers | 7+ readers
Format: Hardback - Released: 03/05/2012
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This is a very special Ladybird souvenir edition to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
Featured in: 5+ readers | 7+ readers
Format: Hardback - Released: 03/05/2012
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L is for London
Harriet Rowe
From daredevil doubledeckers leaping over Tower Bridge to drunken barristers unable to stand up to toast the king, this pocket A-Z is filled with fun and quirky facts about London. Titles already published in the A is for Alphabet series...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers | 7+ readers
Format: Hardback - Released: 17/10/2011
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Harriet Rowe
From daredevil doubledeckers leaping over Tower Bridge to drunken barristers unable to stand up to toast the king, this pocket A-Z is filled with fun and quirky facts about London. Titles already published in the A is for Alphabet series...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers | 7+ readers
Format: Hardback - Released: 17/10/2011
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Diamond Jubilee Royals Dress-up Dolly Book
2012 marks the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, and what better way to celebrate than by dressing her and members of the Royal Family in an array of right royal outfits?
Featured in: 7+ readers | 9+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/04/2012
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2012 marks the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, and what better way to celebrate than by dressing her and members of the Royal Family in an array of right royal outfits?
Featured in: 7+ readers | 9+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/04/2012
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Charlie and Lola: We Completely Must Go to London
Best-selling Charlie and Lola and their best friends Marve and Lotta are very excited to be going on a trip to London! They gaze up at Buckingham Palace and wonder which is the Queen’s Bedroom, they look in wonder at...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers | Reluctant Readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2012
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Best-selling Charlie and Lola and their best friends Marve and Lotta are very excited to be going on a trip to London! They gaze up at Buckingham Palace and wonder which is the Queen’s Bedroom, they look in wonder at...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers | Reluctant Readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2012
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Topsy and Tim Visit London
Jean Adamson
Loveable twins Topsy and Tim make the perfect guides to some of the very best sights in London. The Twins happily enjoy indoor and outdoor sights – and the excitement of travelling in between them - in this easy to follow introduction...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers | eBooks
Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
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Jean Adamson
Loveable twins Topsy and Tim make the perfect guides to some of the very best sights in London. The Twins happily enjoy indoor and outdoor sights – and the excitement of travelling in between them - in this easy to follow introduction...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers | eBooks
Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
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Peppa Pig: Peppa Meets the Queen
Join Peppa Pig as she goes to the Palace and gets to meet the Queen! Miss Rabbit is invited to the Palace to get an honour and Peppa and her friends are going too! It’s a wonderfully celebratory day out...
Featured in: 3+ readers | Baby and Toddler
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2012
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Join Peppa Pig as she goes to the Palace and gets to meet the Queen! Miss Rabbit is invited to the Palace to get an honour and Peppa and her friends are going too! It’s a wonderfully celebratory day out...
Featured in: 3+ readers | Baby and Toddler
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2012
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Me, the Queen and Christopher
Giles Andreae, Tony Ross
A touching and funny story about a 7 year-old girl's adventure having tea with the Queen. Told with Giles Andreae's trademark warmth and humour, but with an added poignancy when the Queen meets Christopher, Freya's brother, this is a perfect...
Featured in: 5+ readers | 7+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2012
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Giles Andreae, Tony Ross
A touching and funny story about a 7 year-old girl's adventure having tea with the Queen. Told with Giles Andreae's trademark warmth and humour, but with an added poignancy when the Queen meets Christopher, Freya's brother, this is a perfect...
Featured in: 5+ readers | 7+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2012
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Jokes to Tell the Queen
Where does the Queen keep her armies? Up her sleevies! Laugh your way through this hilarious book packed with hundreds of splendidly silly jokes on every topic under the sun, such as animals, school and family, plus plenty of good...
Featured in: 7+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 10/05/2012
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Where does the Queen keep her armies? Up her sleevies! Laugh your way through this hilarious book packed with hundreds of splendidly silly jokes on every topic under the sun, such as animals, school and family, plus plenty of good...
Featured in: 7+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 10/05/2012
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Horrid Henry Meets the Queen (Early Reader)
Francesca Simon
For all Horrid Henry fans here's the perfect book to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Bestselling Horrid Henry celebrates the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in his own special way… When Perfect Pete is asked to greet the Queen and present her...
Featured in: 5+ readers | 7+ readers | eBooks
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2012
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Francesca Simon
For all Horrid Henry fans here's the perfect book to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Bestselling Horrid Henry celebrates the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in his own special way… When Perfect Pete is asked to greet the Queen and present her...
Featured in: 5+ readers | 7+ readers | eBooks
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2012
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Deadly Dangerous Kings and Queens
Karl Shaw
A humorous take on some of the maddest and weirdest British kings and queens through the ages. Packed with funny facts, wonderful tales and cartoon illustrations - focusing on all the funny bits as well as a few foul facts!!! ...
Featured in: 7+ readers | 9+ readers | eBooks
Format: Paperback - Released: 24/05/2012
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Karl Shaw
A humorous take on some of the maddest and weirdest British kings and queens through the ages. Packed with funny facts, wonderful tales and cartoon illustrations - focusing on all the funny bits as well as a few foul facts!!! ...
Featured in: 7+ readers | 9+ readers | eBooks
Format: Paperback - Released: 24/05/2012
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Princess Poppy: The Royal Parade
Janey Louise Jones
This is a brand-new story in the best-selling Princess Poppy series, with a right royal theme perfect for the Jubilee! Find out whether everything will be ready in time for the annual dress-up parade to go ahead. With royal...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 26/04/2012
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Janey Louise Jones
This is a brand-new story in the best-selling Princess Poppy series, with a right royal theme perfect for the Jubilee! Find out whether everything will be ready in time for the annual dress-up parade to go ahead. With royal...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 26/04/2012
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The Queen's Knickers
Nicholas Allan
It's a busy year for the Queen - she has lots of important events to attend. Meanwhile, a little girl is wondering what knickers. Her Majesty will choose to wear on a school visit! Will they be her at home...
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 26/04/2012
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Nicholas Allan
It's a busy year for the Queen - she has lots of important events to attend. Meanwhile, a little girl is wondering what knickers. Her Majesty will choose to wear on a school visit! Will they be her at home...
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 26/04/2012
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