To celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, we’ve gathered together a few royally good books about kings and queens. Choose from factual books about the monarchy to fun royal-themed stories with some favourite characters.
Ladybird’s youngest book lovers can get involved in the Coronation celebrations with this lift-the-flap book. The King is panicking because the famous royal crown has gone missing, just minutes before the Big Parade. What is he going to do? It’s time to go behind the scenes at the palace as you help him look for it. Toddlers will love the search-and-find aspect of this fun rhyming tale.
Peppa and her friends at playgroup are learning about coronations. They’re all taking it in turns to be crowned king or queen. As Peppa takes her seat on the throne it’s her turn to decide what she will do as queen. Will it be teaching everyone to jump in muddy puddles or telling them to eat ice cream every day? This is a fun and colourful book for fans of our favourite little pig who want to celebrate King Charles’ Coronation.
This Ladybird book looks back on Charles III’s seven decades as a prince in the royal family and at how his interest in architecture and the environment may shape his time on the throne. You’ll learn about Charles’ early years, school days, charitable work and climate activism and his life as a husband, father and grandfather. A wonderfully informative book for those interested in the new King’s life.
It’s time to earn your Royal Playtime Badge as Duggee and the Squirrels have a very special visitor to the clubhouse. King Tiger has come on an official royal assignment – to play! But he doesn’t seem to know how. It’s time for Duggee and his buddies to teach King Tiger how to have fun. But what will they do once the playing is over? Perhaps it’s the perfect opportunity to have a comforting royal Duggee hug!
Meet some of the biggest characters in our royal family in this fantastic introduction to British kings and queens. Over the centuries the people sitting on the throne have been able to change the country’s fortune – for better and for worse! British Kings and Queens not only explains how a monarchy works but also explores the reigns of 15 influential royals, some you may or may not have heard of before.
Peppa has met many interesting people already in her short life, including Father Christmas and Mr Rhinoceros. But in this sweet book, Peppa meets Queen Elizabeth II who is awarding the hardest-working person in the country – Miss Rabbit! Peppa fans will follow Peppa and her friends as they visit the royal palace and this story is a lovely way for little ones to remember the late monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II led a long and fascinating life and this book is a brilliant way of commemorating this. Readers will learn all about Her Majesty’s childhood, coronation, family life and her impact on the monarchy for over 70 years. This book also includes amazing facts about the prime ministers and leaders she met, countries she visited and much more!
The Queen has invited Peppa and her friends to her Platinum Jubilee garden party at the palace and they’re all very excited. But they can’t tuck into the tea and cake when they get there because things have gone a bit wrong. Can Peppa save the party? This book is sure to be a royal hit with all young Peppa fans and is a great way of looking back on a happy time in Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.
