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Queen Celine - Matt Shanks

Queen Celine

By: Matt Shanks

Paperback | 6 January 2021

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A funny, eco-friendly, politically-relevant picture book by super-talent Matt Shanks.

Celine Beaufort was an ordinary girl. She did ordinary things, On ordinary days, In ordinary ways. But every now and then, Celine was a Queen, Of a kingdom by the sea.

Celine Beaufort is queen of what she is quite certain is the most beautiful rock pool in the world. It's perfect. And to make sure nothing ever changes, she decides to build a wall around it. Unfortunately, that turns out to be a royal mistake. As self-proclaimed ruler, it's up to Celine to right her wrong and restore her rock pool to its former glory, this time with everyone welcome.

About the Author-Illustrator

Matt Shanks was born in Sydney and now resides in Melbourne. Sandwiched between the bush and beach, the inspiration for his short stories comes from a love of his unique country. His early fascination for the combination of words and pictures saw him complete a Bachelor of Design at the University of Sydney in 2003. It took him 10 years while working as a Creative Director at some of Melbourne’s best design agencies to realise that this ‘watercolour hobby’ of his needed to be shared with more than just his wife and cat. He has written and illustrated books for Scholastic and illustrated Jackie French's Koala Bare with Harper Collins.
Industry Reviews
"A simple and inviting story which effectively portrays its message with ease"
CBCA: Reading Time Blog

"Every single page of this book is full of marvelous pencil and watercolour illustrations. There is so many details in this humorous story that children will just love it as they learn about being a leader and sharing. Learning about ecosystems and balance. It's a rhyming and perfectly written story of building walls and breaking them down"
Child Blogger

"Readers will love looking at the range of creatures illustrated on each page, recalling their own adventures when visiting the beach"
ReadPlus

"[The book] teaches children about inclusivity and sharing, along with the importance of caring for the environment, making it a must for families and classrooms."
Kids' Book Review

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