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Picture Book Interview: One More Year by Allison Ione Ballenger
Meet picture book author Allison Ione Ballenger, who turned tragic personal loss into a magical story to share with the world.
Who Knew? The Biscuit Tin and the Crown Jewels
King George VI ordered the hiding of the crown jewels during WWII; records show they were stuffed in a biscuit tin under Windsor Castle
Who Knew? You Are What You Wear
In Old England, the king could tell you what to wear and in what color! Learn the history behind the Sumptuary Laws and social snobbery.
Who Knew? Battlefield Status Symbols
Learn the meaning of Medieval British battle helmets on family crests and what they signify through use of metals, grills, and positioning.
Who Knew? Hidden Meanings in the British Monarch’s Coat of Arms
Learn the hidden meaning behind the British monarch’s coat of arms and its images-lions, crowns, shields, feathers, unicorn, belt, harp!