Queen Elizabeth II: The Queen Who Chose to Serve, by Alison Mitchell

(Hardback, 24 pages, first published in 2022)

Do Great Things for God Series: Inspiring children’s biography of Queen Elizabeth II highlighting the Christian faith that underpinned her remarkable reign.

Princess Elizabeth never expected to be Queen. But when she was ten, her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated and everything changed… Her father took over as King, but after 15 years on the throne, he died. So when she was just 25 years old, Elizabeth was crowned Queen and became the longest-serving monarch in British history.

This inspiring children’s biography of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) chronicles key moments in her life. It also highlights her Christian faith, in particular what she has said in her Christmas Day speeches.

Young children will learn more about the incredible life and faith of Britain’s longest-serving monarch and they will be inspired about the great things they can do for God.

Cautions: None

Recommended Age: 4-10