Help kids learn about forgiveness and grow in loving like Jesus through this inspiring biography of Elisabeth Elliot.
Part of the Do Great Things For God series.
A true tale of forgiveness and courageous missionary work, the story of Elisabeth Elliot shows kids that God is always with them, even when things are hard.
Kids will follow Elisabeth as her childhood dream of being a missionary leads her to Ecuador and eventually to forgiving the tribe responsible for the death of her husband, Jim. She went on to live as a missionary among them.
Vivid illustrations of Elisabethâs adventurous life in the jungle will fascinate readers as they discover thatâŚ
This book is part of the Do Great Things for God series, designed to show kids how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Download free extras, such as worksheets, to help children interact with the true story and think of ways in which they can also follow God and encourage his people today.
This series can be read to young children or enjoyed independently by early readers. The free extras make these stories useful for homeschool, Sunday school, missions events and more.
Elisabeth Elliot: Illustrated biography
Further notes about Elisabeth for older children
| Age range: | 4+ |
|---|---|
| Contributors | Ellen Vaughn, Emma Randall |
| ISBN | 9781802544206 |
| Format | eBook |
| First published | June 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The Good Book Company |
âWhen Elisabeth Elliot was a child, she began to sense Godâs missionary call on her life. In this book, boys and girls today can read her story and consider whether God might be calling them, too, to tell others about Jesus. With simple sentences, engaging illustrations, and gospel truth, The Brave Girl Who Chose to Love is sure to delight both kids and the grown-ups who read to them.â
âFaith hero Elisabeth Elliotâs life story will entertain, amaze, and inspire children from 4 to 7 and beyond, while it plants dreams of new adventures for God.â
âThis lovely book endears another generation to Elisabeth Elliot, causing them to say, âWow!ââ
I remember learning about Elisabeth Elliot at a young age. I even had the privilege of meeting her briefly at a book signing when I was about 10. As a child, I never quite understood how she could befriend the people who took the love of her life. So I was curious how this author would tackle the difficulties that Elisabeth faced in a way that children could comprehend and enjoy. And I must say the author handled it beautifully. She introduces Elisabeth, Jim, and the Wao people in a way that kids will see all aspects of the story and how God used it for His glory and His good. She forgave them like Jesus. She trusted God even though she was scared and sad. What a great lesson for little ones. What an incredible person for you and your children to look up to.
The story shows their journey into the jungle, and children will enjoy the vibrant illustrations of parrots, monkeys, butterflies, and more. The illustrations of the Wao people are handled very tactfully.
What a great introduction to Elisabeth Elliot for ages 5+. The book also includes a timeline, map, questions, and a photograph.
*I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to the author and publisher for my gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
The first time I heard of Elisabeth Elliot was in college when my social club had one her quotes as our club motto. "The fact that I am a woman does not make me a different kind of Christian, but the fact that I am a Christian makes me a different kind of woman." Her story has since fascinated me and I have enjoyed learning more about Elisabeth and her life. This picture book is the perfect resource for introducing children to Elisabeth and the work she did in her life. The illustrations are beautiful and the text easy to read. I highly recommend!
The Do Great Things for God biography series is great for Christian families who want to teach young children about famous and lesser-known figures from church history. This recent addition focuses on Elisabeth Elliot, a beloved and sometimes polarizing figure known for her missions work, writing, and speaking.
The author, Ellen Vaughn, has previously published biographies of Elliot for adult readers. Given the sheer quantity of research that went into those books, it must have been daunting to narrow things down for a brief picture book biography. Vaughn chose to focus on Elliot's missionary work, and on the theme of forgiving people who have hurt you. The story is well-paced and conveys a powerful message, and the illustrations from Emma Randall are colorful and inviting.
Although this story deals with heavy themes related to the martyrdom of Elliot's first husband and his friends, the writing style and illustrations are age-appropriate for kids. Also, kids will enjoy the details related to Elliot's young daughter, Val, and her adventures in the jungle. I'm glad that Vaughn mentioned Val as much as she did, since children can find her relatable.
This biography will delight fans of Elisabeth Elliot who want to introduce her legacy to a new generation. This picture book has high quality writing and illustrations, and it has a powerful message about love, forgiveness, and sharing the gospel. Also, parents and teachers at Christian schools should know that the publisher is offering additional resources and worksheets on their website, which people can download for free to supplement this book in a school setting.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
This book showcases Elisabeth Elliot as a faithful follower of Jesus with a life marked by forgiveness and missional obedience.
It's a powerful introduction for young children to see her life and how faces incredibly difficult circumstances with steadfast faith, surrender and prayer.
It highlights her commitment to following God even in painful circumstances and emphasizes the theme of forgiveness in an accessible way for young readers.
We love this whole series, helping kids learn about faithful men and women who have gone before us, faithfully following the Lord. Elisabeth Elliot is a wonderful addition!
*I received a review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
As huge fans of the Do Great Things for God series, my daughter and I were super excited for Elisabeth Elliotâs story. The wife of martyred missionary Jim Elliot, Elisabeth bravely chose love over fear when she chose to go to, live with and witness to the tribe of people who killed her husband. Her story is one of forgiveness, bravery and incredible faith in God.
My third grader loved this story and has read it several times over the last couple of weeks. Her favorite part is that of little Val and her bare feet. This story is easy to read, inspirational and uplifting with vibrant illustrations, just like others in the series. It reminds readers that God is always with them and that sharing the love of Jesus is important.
As a parent, I find this biography and the others in this series to be of incredible value because I want to surround my daughter with the inspiring stories of courageous men and women who have followed Godâs call on their lives. Not only does she enjoy these stories, but I do too and we love having these books on our shelves!
This beloved series will forever be a favorite in our home. We canât recommend them enough!
* I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and I was not required to write a positive review.
If youâre looking for books to expand your childâs exposure to spiritual âgreatsâ of our faith, start with this picture book biography series!
Best for:
⢠ages 4+ (think reading to your young children or enjoyed independently by your readers!)
⢠free downloadable extras on the website pair with each book and interact with the story as they consider ways they can follow and obey God. These also make the books great for use in homeschooling, teaching Sunday school, or missions events!
Why I love it:
⢠As kids get a glimpse into the lives of men and women who faithfully served God, they come to understand how God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things for His glory. The series is diverse and helps kids build a broad understanding of the myriad of ways Christians have served God throughout the ages and across the world.
⢠The vivid illustrations bring the biographical stories to life and help kids connect to the faith journeys of those who came before them.
What it teaches:
No matter how old your kids are, what their interests are or what they dream of doing, through this series of books they can come to see that their lives can be spent in service to the King - and that there is truly nothing better.
A big thank you to TheGoodBook for copies of their new releases to share with you all! Jonathan Edwards and Elisabeth Elliot are available now on their website or wherever you get your books!
My kids absolutely love this series. The author did an excellent job telling the story of Elizabeth Elliot in a way that kids can understand. Loved it! So important for kids to learn true stories like this.
This new book from Ellen Vaughn allows parents to introduce children as young as 4 years old to an incredible woman of God who characterized selflessness and forgiveness.
Children will giggle at sweet Val who spent her early years running barefoot in the jungle.
The book focuses primarily on Elisabethâs service in Ecuador, but it also includes a timeline with more details about her life.
As always, I appreciate the extra online resources for parents and teachers.
I look forward to using this book to teach my daughter about Elisabeth Elliot, and I recommend it for children ages 4-8.
