Stephen Taylor
Stephen Taylor has illustrated numerous children's books, including educational publishings over a span of 20 years. He studied at the Ontario College of Art. He is also a fine artist who has showcased his art at Toronto arts festivals, including the Caribana art exhibits at the Royal Ontario Museum. Mr. Taylor was born in Dulwich, England and currently resides in Toronto, Canada with his wife and son.





One More Border
How can I go to sleep? Tomorrow I meet the Queen. My hair is in a thousand rag-tied curls so that my head bumps on the pillow. I can't believe my school chose ME. Tomorrow I really meet the Queen! "Mama, is there a bathroom on the Royal Train? Will the Queen have tea on the train? Mama, will she wear her jewels and her crown?" Mama says, "Shush, shush, Frances. No, not her crown but she'll probably wear a hat. Perhaps a big, blue hat. Blue is the Queen's favourite colour. Now, no more. Sleep and the time will fly by."