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Little Elizabeth

By Valerie Wilding

How does a playful princess become a wartime mechanic—and prepare for a very different future?

heart-warming · historical · informative · charming

Genres

Biography History Non-fiction

What is Little Elizabeth about?

Meet Elizabeth, a lively little princess who loves horses, dogs and playing with her sister Margaret. When her uncle gives up the throne, her peaceful childhood changes and she must prepare for a very different future. During the Second World War, Elizabeth learns to serve her country as a mechanic, celebrates VE Day and marries the man she loves. Follow her remarkable journey from young princess to Queen Elizabeth II in this warm, illustrated biography of courage, duty and family.

About the author

Valerie Wilding is a British author who loves bringing history to life through her exciting stories. She is best known for writing books in the ‘My Story’ series, which let you experience what it was like to live in the past. Valerie enjoys making reading fun and helping young readers imagine different times and adventures.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2021

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