Also by this author: Being Elisabeth Elliot: The Authorized Biography: Elisabeth’s Later Years, How Do We Know Christianity Is Really True?, What Happens When We Die?, Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?, What Are Hands For?, What Are Ears For? Board Book, What Are Feet For? Board Book, Your Magnificent Mouth: A Training Young Hearts Rhyming Book, Guide for Grown-ups: A Training Young Hearts Book
Series: Do Great Things for God #15
Published by Good Book Company on June 1, 2026
Genres: Children's, Children's Educational
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Part of the Do Great Things for God series, this inspiring biography of Elisabeth Elliot shows kids how to forgive others, trust God and love like Jesus.
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 Elisabeth’s adventurous life in the jungle will fascinate readers as they discover that…
Forgiveness is part of following Jesus
Sharing the gospel is important, amazing work
God is always with us and will always take care of usThis book is part of the Do Great Things for God series, designed to show kids how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. The series can be read to young children or enjoyed independently by early readers.
About the Author
Ellen Vaughn is a New York Times bestselling author and speaker who has written or cowritten 23 books, including two authorized biographies of missionary hero Elisabeth Elliot.
Editorial Reviews
“With simple sentences, engaging illustrations, and gospel truth, this book is sure to delight both kids and the grown-ups who read to them.” - Megan Hill, Managing Editor, The Gospel Coalition; Author
“This lovely book endears another generation to Elisabeth Elliot, causing them to say, ‘Wow!’“ - Alistair Begg, Bible Teacher, Truth For Life; Author
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. These picture books cover different historical time periods, global locations, and themes, with age-appropriate content and a writing style geared towards young children and early elementary-aged students. 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.
Elisabeth Elliot: The Brave Girl Who Chose to Love 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.