Best King’s Coronation Books for Kids
Kings Coronation books gifted for review
When is the King’s Coronation?
The King’s Coronation is fast approaching – on the 6th May 2023 Charles will be officially crowned King Charles III, with a bank holiday celebration to boot.
Why should you celebrate the King’s Coronation with your kids?
Whether you’re a royalist or not, the crowning of a new King marks a key moment in history and as such, is certainly something to celebrate with your children. A day that they will remember in years to come, this milestone is something they may talk about with their own children when they grow up.
King’s Coronation Books – or books about King Charles III, can not only help children understand what is happening on this monumentous day, but can become a great keepsake or memento to record the event and pass down to their children when they’re older.
Whether you’re after a book about the King for babies and toddlers, a picture book, a sticker book or even a lift-the-flap book to celebrate the King’s Coronation, we’ve got you covered.
Here are the best King’s Coronation books you can buy to celebrate the crowning of a new King.
The Best King’s Coronation Books:
Best Sticker King’s Coronation Books: The King’s Coronation Sticker Book
Price – £7.03 | Buy now from Amazon
Released: March 23 2023 | Best for: 3-6 years
Over 400 stickers Suprisingly accurate depictions of the royal family. Scenes such as dressing King for his big day and decorating for the street party and finishing the procession
Campbell books Spot the difference and colouring in
Best King’s Coronation books with classic characters: Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King
£7.03 | Buy now from Amazon
Released 13th April 2023 | Best for 2- 6 years
Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends go on an adventure to a Royal London Park. When Winnie-the-Pooh and PIglet lose Eeyore, they come up a plan to find their friend, but end up meeting a Very Important Person (King Charles III) and learn about kindness, helping others and new beginnings.
Best Collectible King Book: King Charles Little People Big Dreams
£8.79 | Buy now from Amazon
Released: 6th April 2023 | Best for: 4-7 years
We’re huge fans of the critically acclaimed and bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, having a number of the titles including the recent LPBD Queen Elizabeth. Now, in this newly released addition, children can discover the life of King Charles.
This book tells the story of Charles – from a young boy who knew he would one day inherit the throne, to his work championing climate justice, sustainability and charitable organisation The Prince’s Trust.
Full of fun facts, illustrations and a full biographical timeline, this is a great book to collect to celebrate the life of our new King – King Charles III
Best board book: The King’s Coronation
£6.15 | Buy now from Amazon
Release date: March 23rd 2023 | Best for 2-4 years
“It’s coronation day today. The London crowds are on their way!“
A great board book to mark the King’s Coronation, this book is perfect for toddlers, with solid, chunky pages ad interactive elements to push, pull and slide on each page.
Children will love this fun rhyming story as Charles making his way through London in the royal carriage and even placing the crown on his head! There’s also plenty of items to spot amongst Marion Billet’s stunning illustrations.
Best King book for laughs: The King’s Pants
£7.99 | Buy now from Amazon
Released: 6th April 2023 | Best for: 2-5 years
If your kids love a book that makes them laugh, The King’s Pants will be right up their street. From the author of The Queen’s Knickers, this laugh out loud story tells of the King – who is in a right pickle as his Y-fronts have gone wondering. The King simply cant rule without his Royal Pants. From Coronation pants to inflatable space pants, these pants will have your little ones giggling right through till bedtime.
Best King’s Coronation Books with flaps: The King’s Crown
£7.03 | Buy now from Amazon
Released: Out now | Best for: Babies and Toddlers
Children will love celebrating the King’s Coronation with this royal themed search-and-find, lift-the-flap rhyming story book!
With just minutes until the King’s parade, disaster strikes – the crown has gone missing! With every turn of the page, children can travel around the palace, lifting the flaps to help the King track down the crown jewels.
Best King’s Coronation picture book: King Charles III’s Colourful Coronation
£7.99 | Buy now from Amazon
Released: 23rd March 2023 | Best for: 2-6 years
This bright and colourful rhyming picture book is perfect for little ones enjoying this special day.
“Crowds of people cheered, “HOORAY! King Charles the Third is on his way!”
King Charles is on his way to Westminster Abbey to be crowned. On his way he sees all the colours in the rainbow, from the beefeaters in blue to a very yellow lollipop man. But wait – he’s going to be late – can he get to his coronation ceremony in time!
With famous London sites to spot and an educational fold-out page at the end, this book offers both soft learning and fun.
Best King’s Coronation Book for babies and toddlers: Where’s Mr King?
£6.50 | Buy now from Amazon
Released: 30th March 2023 | Best for: Babies and toddlers
Following the success of Where’s Mrs Queen, the award-winning Felt Flap series is back with Where’s Mr King – perfect for babies and toddlers!
These tough and sturdy board books are ideal for babies, who will love spotting everything from the tube driver to a beefeater and Mr King himself. They’ll also laugh in awe at the surprise mirror on the very last page.
Best factual King’s Coronation book: HM King Charles III A Celebration
£6.99 | Buy now from Amazon
Released: 30th March 2023 | Best for: 7-9 years (Juniors)
This small hardback book is full to the brim of fascinating facts about our new King. From his early years to university days to his incredible work with charities and climate activism as well as his life as a husband, father and grandfather. Spanning 70 years, this book is written in an engaging and easy to understand way whilst still teaching parents a thing or two about Charles’ life to date.
Best King book with familiar characters: Hey Duggee King Tiger comes to play
£7.03| Buy now from Amazon
Released: 13th April 2023 | Best for: 2-6 years (preschoolers)
This brightly coloured paperback features one of your preschoolers favourite characters- Hey Duggee!
King Tiger is visiting the clubhouse on official royal business . . . TO PLAY! But does King Tiger know how? Earn your Royal Playtime Badge with Duggee and the Squirrels and teach King Tiger how to play!
But what will the Squirrels do when there are no more toys left to play with? A ROYAL DUGGEE HUG! Vivid and fun with a nod to the royal coronation.
Where can I find learning resources about the King’s Coronation?
For learning resources, games and fun activities for children, Twikl have a wide range of resources about the King’s Coronation. You can also find a fun range of Make your own Kings Coronation Crafts at Baker Ross including Make your own bunting, street party decorations, paper chains, posters and more.
What games can we play for the King’s Coronation?
From Pin the Crown on the King to a gold-themed pass the parcel; a coronation street party is a great excuse to bring out the traditional games!
We love this Ear Splat Game where you get points for throwing the ears closest to King Charles’ head!