Little Elizabeth The Young Princess Who Became Queen

by Wilding, Valerie; Reeves, Pauline

• ISBN13: 9781526363008
• ISBN10: 1526363003
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2022-02-15
• Publisher: Wren & Rook

Summary

The incredible true story of a young and brilliant Princess who grew up to become our Queen.

Once, a very long time ago, there was a little Princess called Elizabeth who loved to play and have fun with her horses, dogs and little sister, Margaret. But when she was ten years old, her life changed forever.

From growing up during the Second World War and training as an army mechanic, to celebrating VE day with the people of Britain and marrying the man she loved, this is the amazing true story of a little girl who became Queen Elizabeth II.

With fantastically fun, charming and playful illustrations by Pauline Reeves, this picture book will amaze and entertain young readers.

Author Biography

Valerie Wilding (Author)
Valerie Wilding is a Londoner who now lives on the edge of a small market town in Hampshire. Val was an infant teacher for many years, then a school librarian, but writing took over and that's how she spends her days. Val started her writing career with lots of short stories for BBC radio and TV, and has now written over eighty books. She writes fiction, non-fiction and narrative non-fiction for all ages, and likes to bring a touch of humour to everything she does, especially history, which is her passion.

Pauline Reeves (Illustrator)
Pauline is a Devon based illustrator, living by the sea. She specialises in children's literature. Following her passion, Pauline graduated from Plymouth College of Art with a First Class Honours, BA in illustration. She takes inspiration from the funny and endearing things animals and people do everyday as well as the superb imagination that children have.
Pauline works with lino, charcoal and coloured pencils to create quirky illustrations with humour and charm.