The King's Coronation: A Push, Pull and Slide Book (Campbell London)

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Along the way, little readers will meet his beloved chickens, Jack Russells and of course, his very famous family.

Prince Charles has been heir to the throne since he was three years old, but what do we know about our new king? The nonfiction book, illustrated by Matt Hunt, is the first of the Little People, Big Dreams series to reach No 1. As the son of Queen Elizabeth II, he was a prince, and in the future, he was to inherit the throne of the United Kingdom. Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara’s King Charles is part of the Little People, Big Dreams series, which includes illustrated biographies of notable figures such as Stephen Hawking and Michelle Obama. The classic stories of the Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics.Other coronation-themed titles to sell well last week include the Official Coronation Souvenir Programme, Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King, and Nicholas Allan’s The King’s Pants, a follow-up to the 1993 book The Queen’s Knickers . Interestingly, most of them appear within the children’s market rather than the adult one,” said Philip Stone at Nielsen BookData, the company that publishes the UK book chart.

They will also get a little history lesson as they discover how everything from money to postboxes get a makeover when a new monarch ascends the throne. Authors have been looking for ways to explain the responsibilities, roles and relationships of the royal family for decades, and be it stories of the late queen, or even the history of royals as far back as Henry VIII, there are plenty of books out there to teach your children about them. This delightful board book will encourage little readers to push, pull and slide the tabs to join in with the King as they help him make his way through London in the royal carriage, place the crown on his head and help him relax after a very busy and special day! To mark the coronation, the government is sending primary school children wildflower seeds in collaboration with the Eden Project. This classic character children’s book will make a wonderful keepsake to honour the historic coronation of King Charles III.

In February 2022, Labour MP Dawn Butler sent a letter to the prime minister suggesting that the money should instead be spent on preventing further spread of Covid-19. This Little Golden Book about King Charles III, former Prince of Wales, and the oldest monarch to take the throne is an inspiring read-aloud biography —and a royal lesson in patience—for young girls and boys. Adding this title to the Little People, Big Dreams stable certainly puts the achievements of Rosa Parks and Malala Yousafzai in perspective. Along the way they meet a Very Important Person and learn about the importance of kindness, helping others and new beginnings. Going beyond just the basic facts, young readers will love learning astounding, lesser-known information like how before becoming King, Charles was a magician, as well as what being king really entails.