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Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration
A beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book that explores the incredible life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth, the longest serving British monarch, and how her historic reign has shaped the world.
An official Platinum Jubilee souvenir that explores the incredible life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth and how her historic reign has shaped the world.
In honour of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee 2022, this once in a lifetime history book for kids tells the story of a young princess who grew up to become our longest reigning monarch, and celebrates the achievements, people and places that have become part of her remarkable legacy.
There is a treasure box hidden away in Great Granny Joyce's home, bursting with all kinds of things... A photo of a young woman wearing a crown, a map of the world, newspaper clippings, and so much more that reveal the great wonders of the last 70 years. There is so much to look at that little Isabella doesn't even know where to begin! Did you know that Princess Elizabeth was only 27 when she became Queen? Or that she made an appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2010 London Olympics alongside James Bond? And that the most astonishing inventions like the World Wide Web, as well as historic milestones like the first female Prime Minister of the UK happened under our Queen's watch?
Delightfully playful illustrations, exciting facts, and information sidebars fill every page to tell the full story of the world's most beloved and inspiring monarch. Embark on this royal journey and show what you know with a surprise quiz at the end!
Inside this beautifully illustrated history book for children, you will find everything from the Crown to the Corgis detailed here,
- An exclusive quiz poster
- An illustration mapping out the Royal Family tree
- A timeline of the histories of the four UK nations
- The story of the Queen's dedication to her country from wartime service during World War II to fundraising and commitments to the Commonwealth and wider world
- A timeline of the extraordinary events in history, as well as the incredible achievements of people from the UK and Commonwealth countries that have taken place during The Queen's lifetime
- Details of the 14 British Prime Ministers who have served alongside The Queen
- A celebration of the amazing people The Queen has recognised
An official Platinum Jubilee souvenir that explores the incredible life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth and how her historic reign has shaped the world.
In honour of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee 2022, this once in a lifetime history book for kids tells the story of a young princess who grew up to become our longest reigning monarch, and celebrates the achievements, people and places that have become part of her remarkable legacy.
There is a treasure box hidden away in Great Granny Joyce's home, bursting with all kinds of things... A photo of a young woman wearing a crown, a map of the world, newspaper clippings, and so much more that reveal the great wonders of the last 70 years. There is so much to look at that little Isabella doesn't even know where to begin! Did you know that Princess Elizabeth was only 27 when she became Queen? Or that she made an appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2010 London Olympics alongside James Bond? And that the most astonishing inventions like the World Wide Web, as well as historic milestones like the first female Prime Minister of the UK happened under our Queen's watch?
Delightfully playful illustrations, exciting facts, and information sidebars fill every page to tell the full story of the world's most beloved and inspiring monarch. Embark on this royal journey and show what you know with a surprise quiz at the end!
Inside this beautifully illustrated history book for children, you will find everything from the Crown to the Corgis detailed here,
- An exclusive quiz poster
- An illustration mapping out the Royal Family tree
- A timeline of the histories of the four UK nations
- The story of the Queen's dedication to her country from wartime service during World War II to fundraising and commitments to the Commonwealth and wider world
- A timeline of the extraordinary events in history, as well as the incredible achievements of people from the UK and Commonwealth countries that have taken place during The Queen's lifetime
- Details of the 14 British Prime Ministers who have served alongside The Queen
- A celebration of the amazing people The Queen has recognised
96 pages, Hardcover
Published July 26, 2022
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9,068 books2,086 followersDorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.
Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.
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Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.
Source: Wikipedia.
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June 20, 2022
My daughter received a gifted copy of this book from her school as part of the celebrations of the Queens Platinum jubilee. We shared this book together and both really enjoyed it. This book is full of facts and information as well as beautiful illustrations. This book makes an amazing keepsake for children to keep and hand down to future generations within their family. I can see this book being a great resource for school work and homework in the future. The book includes a fun quiz poster, the Queens family tree, a timeline, facts and events, the people who the Queen has recognised for doing amazing things and so much more. We are both so grateful for the kindness of the school in gifting us this beautiful book!
May 3, 2023
This book is packed full of information about Queen Elizabeth and told me why she is had the Platinum Jubilee. The pages are very colourful and packed full of details. I like the family tree section and I like the history part where it tells you who the kings and queens in the past were. I learnt lots from this book but didn't realize I was learning about The Queen, her life and her family. I know now how busy she was and some of the charity work that she did. This is a great book and I am very lucky to have it to celebrate this special time in the Queen's life.
June 13, 2022
Reflections and lessons learned:
“It has been women who have breathed gentleness and care into the harsh progress of mankind."
A truly wonderful gift for children which acts as an encyclopaedia for the choice pieces of bitesize history of the monarchy and the UK - amazingly beautiful and I think that I also learned some things!
“It has been women who have breathed gentleness and care into the harsh progress of mankind."
A truly wonderful gift for children which acts as an encyclopaedia for the choice pieces of bitesize history of the monarchy and the UK - amazingly beautiful and I think that I also learned some things!
June 6, 2022
My grandson was given this by his school it's a brilliant history of our queen through the 70 years
May 30, 2022
We recently got this book with the school and I must say I learnt an awful lot from this 🤭 it's defintley too long and too heavy for a four year old. It's a long book with a lot of facts and politics etc. I think my daughter will appreciate it when she's alot older. None the less I read it and it is a beautiful book, beautiful illustrations.
July 28, 2022
it was terrible. didn't enjoy. it was about the queen and it was boring.
April 28, 2024
Very sweet children's book I found in a charity shop.
I don't know much about the royal family so thought it would be a nice opportunity to learn more...and I did learn quite a bit.
Very beautifully illustrated and nicely written.
I don't know much about the royal family so thought it would be a nice opportunity to learn more...and I did learn quite a bit.
Very beautifully illustrated and nicely written.
July 2, 2022
A celebration of the reign of Queen Elizabeth 11.
What a fantastic souvenir of an important moment in history Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Celebration is. Equally relevant to homes or classrooms there’s so much to explore, with history, geography, stories, facts, places to visit, a glossary, sport, music, charities, the Queen’s own words and so much more. I must confess I didn’t know the National Anthem beyond the first verse until I read this book!
Although Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Celebration is a book to relish and treasure in its own right, because it’s such an interesting read, it really is a wonderful catalyst to inspire and engage young people. I think using it in a KS2 school setting it would be perfect. I can imagine the map of the Commonwealth Countries being used for classes to create a map of the world including their own cultural heritages, or the section on innovation inspiring research and science based projects. Even the snippet about succession could lead to discussion about the role of girls and females in society. However, what I think is most important about Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Celebration is that, through Great Granny Joyce sharing her treasure box with Isabella, there is a sense of belonging and community that the world needs. I think it says something about the intention behind the book that no one person is singled out as author or illustrator but that the book has been complied by a team.
Before finishing my review, I have to comment on the super physical qualities of Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Celebration. It’s beautifully presented with illustrations that appeal to readers of all ages and that illustrate diversity from the young to the elderly, from the able bodied to those with disabilities and with people of all colours so that it feels inclusive and respectful of all.
Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Celebration would be a fantastic keepsake for children born during the jubilee year as well as those already old enough to enjoy it. I thought it was excellent.
What a fantastic souvenir of an important moment in history Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Celebration is. Equally relevant to homes or classrooms there’s so much to explore, with history, geography, stories, facts, places to visit, a glossary, sport, music, charities, the Queen’s own words and so much more. I must confess I didn’t know the National Anthem beyond the first verse until I read this book!
Although Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Celebration is a book to relish and treasure in its own right, because it’s such an interesting read, it really is a wonderful catalyst to inspire and engage young people. I think using it in a KS2 school setting it would be perfect. I can imagine the map of the Commonwealth Countries being used for classes to create a map of the world including their own cultural heritages, or the section on innovation inspiring research and science based projects. Even the snippet about succession could lead to discussion about the role of girls and females in society. However, what I think is most important about Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Celebration is that, through Great Granny Joyce sharing her treasure box with Isabella, there is a sense of belonging and community that the world needs. I think it says something about the intention behind the book that no one person is singled out as author or illustrator but that the book has been complied by a team.
Before finishing my review, I have to comment on the super physical qualities of Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Celebration. It’s beautifully presented with illustrations that appeal to readers of all ages and that illustrate diversity from the young to the elderly, from the able bodied to those with disabilities and with people of all colours so that it feels inclusive and respectful of all.
Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Celebration would be a fantastic keepsake for children born during the jubilee year as well as those already old enough to enjoy it. I thought it was excellent.
October 14, 2025
DK has done a great job of celebrating Queen Elizabeth. It also gives me a sneak peek at the history of the UK, and I never knew that the UK is composed of four countries. I also liked this book because of the crown. I'm familiar with some of the Royal members because of the TV show. It was fun to fill in the blanks. Most of the meandering tasks were left out. As I recall, it repeatedly emphasizes the importance of preserving one's reputation and dignity. Carrying the crown means a lifetime of responsibility; the show just capsulates the personal aspect I didn't know until now, that it's not all leisure and Family drama. Queen Elizabeth has a big heart that has been tested over time. I always hear that when it comes to Queens, passing, it seems like that part of history has died. From an outsider's viewpoint, giving a parcel of your tat to the royal family must be Frustrating if the monarch squanders their money. There must have been a reason why Queen Elizabeth didn't give up her throne sooner. The current king was almost always portrayed as someone weak, high-browed, and sentimental. Because of his age, his legacy won't reach his mother's level. Going back far in history to when penicillin was first invented. It was a marvel to stand the test of time, even serving in the war at that time. Being a centaur while serving the country serves some grit and compassion. She was an icon, albeit not as loud and charismatic as Princess Diana, but she came from royal blood, a new generation of monarch who sought to repair the mistakes of the past.
January 26, 2023
“Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration” is a book we got through school as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. It presents facts about the Queen and the country she served covering things like: the Coronation, Kings and Queens before Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Family Tree, the Commonwealth and so on (although it doesn’t mention the bad aspects of the colonisation that led to the Commonwealth, although the book doesn’t always shy away from difficult topics mentioning how “many people faced discrimination” when coming to England as part of the Windrush generation and beyond).
The facts are presented in a story where inquisitive Isabella wants to find out more from her loving and all-knowing Great Granny Joyce who was born the same year as the Queen, 1926, and who has a “Treasures box”, which is like a scrap book, all about the queen which Isabella looks through. To Great Granny Joyce the Queen’s memories in a way are “part of [her] history too”.
This book strings together the facts as part of a story, which may be a bit clunky in some places, but is a good way to try and string together disparate things. And there is a nice sentimental ending where Isabella and her Great Granny Joyce have a platinum jubilee celebration where Isabella [spoiler] gets her own new, empty Treasure’s box to fill with memories of her own with “history repeating itself in the most wonderful way”.
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The facts are presented in a story where inquisitive Isabella wants to find out more from her loving and all-knowing Great Granny Joyce who was born the same year as the Queen, 1926, and who has a “Treasures box”, which is like a scrap book, all about the queen which Isabella looks through. To Great Granny Joyce the Queen’s memories in a way are “part of [her] history too”.
This book strings together the facts as part of a story, which may be a bit clunky in some places, but is a good way to try and string together disparate things. And there is a nice sentimental ending where Isabella and her Great Granny Joyce have a platinum jubilee celebration where Isabella [spoiler] gets her own new, empty Treasure’s box to fill with memories of her own with “history repeating itself in the most wonderful way”.
“I can’t believe all this has happened since the Queen was born!” “I know! It’s been an incredible century of history!”
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September 10, 2022
All the children at school were lucky enough to be provided with a copy of this book, to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee earlier this year. All the staff in school have also shared the book with their classes too. It is presented beautifully, through the story of a girl who discovers hidden treasures in a box belonging to her great grandmother. This discovery takes them both on a trip through time to discover all about the Queen, changes, inventions and influences in the UK, Commonwealth counties and other counties in the world. The information is presented in a child friendly and beautifully illustrated style that the children were engaged with. There is a lot of historical information and facts that the children will learn from this book too. With the extremely sad news about the Queen’s death, this book has also provided a way to remember, share and celebrate how amazing she was with the children too. Highly recommended.
June 18, 2022
My son received his copy of the Platinum Jubilee book yesterday, it is absolutely beautiful and is incredibly detailed, with so much information...what an amazing book for anyone and everyone to read and treasure 😊
September 9, 2022
A lovely and insightful read. I loved how Great Granny Joyce explained the life of Queen Elizabeth to Isabella.
The book is beautifully presented with illustrations that appeal to readers of any age.
The book is beautifully presented with illustrations that appeal to readers of any age.
January 28, 2023
A nice book for an older child to read. Really lovely family story tied in with the story of the Jubilee that tells about the Queen and how her reign lasted over very important changes in what it meant to be Queen.
Rest in Peace, your Majesty.
Rest in Peace, your Majesty.
February 22, 2023
Such a great book learning about the queens life and the things she has done though out her life. The illustrations are so so beautiful. The queen is such a amazing and inspirational women of all time xxx
June 6, 2022
Read with my son who was given it by the school for the Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebrations!
Learnt lots myself 👌
Learnt lots myself 👌
July 25, 2022
This book is really informative about the queens Jubilee and life hope everyone that can get the book will enjoy it
Laila McDonald
Laila McDonald
September 8, 2022
Fantastic free book given to children to celebrate the jubilee. Wonderful summary of the life of the Queen and her role. Managed to re-read at a timely moment.
September 23, 2022
Review to follow
November 27, 2022
Has excellent information in a format that can be easily understood.
December 13, 2022
We learned about lots of things such as, what the queen's wedding dress was made of, her family tree and her hobbies 🫂👨👩👧👦😍
December 30, 2022
Amazed at how much I learnt from a kids book
March 19, 2023
Unusual read for me, but it was interesting & full if facts for the younger reader.
February 6, 2024
I loved the fact that I found a copy of this, but I hate the fact it means someone gave it away… a lovely book full of facts held together by a sweet story.
June 16, 2022
is it 96 pages since the queen is 96?
this was actually quite an interesting book, i learnt a lot of new things from it
it's weird to think the queen has been alive for so long and lived through so much
this was actually quite an interesting book, i learnt a lot of new things from it
it's weird to think the queen has been alive for so long and lived through so much
March 27, 2024
Really good book for children or adults to look back on the queen's life and get information and learn without it being over complained.
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