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
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.
