Henry VIII

King of England 1509 - 1547

Illustrated by Jennie Poh
Delve into the past and explore the life and reign of Henry VIII in this fascinating biography for children.

Learn about one of the most famous monarchs in British history in this biography for kids aged 5-11 exploring Henry VIII’s life.

Bright, playful illustrations and simple, age-appropriate text makes this book the perfect introduction to the infamous Tudor king. Henry VIII covers all the key moments in the fascinating man's life, from his struggles to father a son and the fates of his six wives, to the formation of the Church of England and wars with France and Scotland.

This children’s book on Henry VIII offers:

- New information about Henry’s life on every page, from his route to a divorce and the fates of his six wives to his military victories and his love of parties.
- The third installment, after Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, in the best-selling History’s Greatest Leaders series.
- Educational information about the British monarchy for young historians.

This biography for children brought to you by the publisher of Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration and King Charles III will supplement your child's learning and curiosity as it reveals the secrets of a larger-than-life king from long ago.

More in the series

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?


If you enjoyed learning about one of Britain’s most well-known kings, then why not try other books in the History’s Greatest Leaders series, Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration and King Charles III?
© Ben Hubbard
Ben Hubbard is an accomplished nonfiction author for children and adults with over 160 titles to his name. He has written about many subjects, from space, the samurai, and sharks, to poison, pets, and the Plantagenets. His books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookshops, schools, and libraries around the world. He currently lives in British Columbia, Canada. View titles by Ben Hubbard
Jennie Poh studied Fine Art at The Surrey Institute of Art & Design, alongside illustration courses at Central St Martins, before becoming a children's book author and illustrator. She was the 2021 Giverny Book Award Winner and the 2023 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient. View titles by Jennie Poh
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Delve into the past and explore the life and reign of Henry VIII in this fascinating biography for children.

Learn about one of the most famous monarchs in British history in this biography for kids aged 5-11 exploring Henry VIII’s life.

Bright, playful illustrations and simple, age-appropriate text makes this book the perfect introduction to the infamous Tudor king. Henry VIII covers all the key moments in the fascinating man's life, from his struggles to father a son and the fates of his six wives, to the formation of the Church of England and wars with France and Scotland.

This children’s book on Henry VIII offers:

- New information about Henry’s life on every page, from his route to a divorce and the fates of his six wives to his military victories and his love of parties.
- The third installment, after Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, in the best-selling History’s Greatest Leaders series.
- Educational information about the British monarchy for young historians.

This biography for children brought to you by the publisher of Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration and King Charles III will supplement your child's learning and curiosity as it reveals the secrets of a larger-than-life king from long ago.

More in the series

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?


If you enjoyed learning about one of Britain’s most well-known kings, then why not try other books in the History’s Greatest Leaders series, Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration and King Charles III?

Author

© Ben Hubbard
Ben Hubbard is an accomplished nonfiction author for children and adults with over 160 titles to his name. He has written about many subjects, from space, the samurai, and sharks, to poison, pets, and the Plantagenets. His books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookshops, schools, and libraries around the world. He currently lives in British Columbia, Canada. View titles by Ben Hubbard
Jennie Poh studied Fine Art at The Surrey Institute of Art & Design, alongside illustration courses at Central St Martins, before becoming a children's book author and illustrator. She was the 2021 Giverny Book Award Winner and the 2023 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient. View titles by Jennie Poh

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