In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch of modern times.
Little Elizabeth loved dogs and horses
and dreamed of living on a farm. But, one day, she heard chants on the streets. Her uncle Edward had renounced the Crown, which meant her father would be the next king, and she heiress to the throne. From that day on, she had to
learn how to one day be the queen
. When she was only 13, World War Two broke out across the globe. Elizabeth
bravely served as an ambulance driver
, and after the war ended, she fell in love with and married the
charming Prince Philip
. In 1952, she was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, and
for the next 70 years
she would serve as a beacon of continuity,
looking after her subjects
and
serving the country
she reigned over. This moving book features
stylish and quirky illustrations
extra facts at the back
, including a
biographical timeline
with historical photos and a detailed profile of the monarch’s life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS
is a
best-selling biography series for kids
that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The
board books
are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The
hardcover
paperback
versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the
treasuries
each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in
boxed gift sets
.
Activity books
and a
journal
provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people
who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!