Queen Elizabeth (88) (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

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 dreamt 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 toand learn how to one day be the queen.When she was only 13, World War Two broke out across the globe. Elizabethand bravely served as an ambulance driver, and after the war ended, she fell in love with and married theand 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,and looking after her subjectsand andand serving the countryand she reigned over.This moving book featuresand stylish and quirky illustrationsand andand extra facts at the back, including aand biographical timelineand with historical photos and a detailed profile of the monarch's life.Little People, BIG DREAMSand is aand bestselling series of books and gamesand thatand explore 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 offersand 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 hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers.and Boxed gift setsand allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children​​.Inspire the next generation of outstanding peopleand who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!