This book would have a pretty niche audience, as unless the child is into tea parties, I don't think it'd appeal much. It is also a strictly entertainment book- no "lesson" to learn, though you do learn a bit about where certain foods could come from.

It is perfect bedtime story length, with a few short sentences per page.

I received a digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

What a wonderful Adventure that kids are going to love reading about. Planning for a visit from the queen can be daunting. Fun to journey to each of the places and discover information about all of them. Families are going to love reading this book together. Beautiful illustrations that help tell the story.

This is a sweet mother-daughter story that is so much fun to read! I particularly liked that it included adventures to different countries in search of important things for the tea party. My kids and I love learning about children and cultures around the world, and this book makes a fun addition to our studies and is especially good for including the youngest ones in our adventures.

When the Queen’s footman arrives with a note that the Queen would like tea, Ellie jumps into action. With her dear friend Langley at her side, they travel the world getting cake, tea and everything else for a tea party with the Queen. In no time at all, Ellie and all the guests have prepared a fanciful party, and need only wait for the Queen to arrive!

The Queen is Coming to Tea, written by Linda Ravin Lodding and illustrated by Constanze von Kitzing, is a story fueled by imagination. Ellie throws a fantastical tea party with her friends, which are really stuffed animals, and the identity of the queen is a fun surprise as well. Children will love the tea party Ellie throws and her friends from all over the world. The illustrations are darling and filled with lots of whimsical scenes and endearing characters. This is a fun read for children who enjoy throwing parties (whether real or make believe), and will also teach a bit of geography. Lots of fun for children, especially girls, ages 4 to 7.

This was an excellent read for both me and my little ones. To tell you the truth, even my eldest enjoyed it and has read the story several times to her younger siblings since the first read. The whimsically fun cover image drew them in from the start. My son (5 y) was particularly curious about the Fox carrying the cake. Truth be told, the artwork in this book is beautifully drawn, colored, and rendered. Despite it being an eBook, all the images scaled correctly and appeared in the correct position in relation to the story text, for the most part. However, there were 1 or 2 areas where skewed images did confuse my youngest reader. The repetitive nature (think Ten Little Monkeys) of the story does leave a bit to be desired for us adult readers, but the tiny ones loved it and even chimed in on the "catch line."

The big reveal at the end was no surprise to me or my daughter (aged: 10 y), but it fascinated my two younger ones (ages: 5 y and 2 y) who at first completely missed the surprise. Instead, they were sad that in the end the tea party didn't turn out as expected. Once the true nature of the book was revealed (through extensive review) my son found it very comical and immediately asked me to read it again so that he too could find clues to the surprise as his eldest sibling had done. Worked very well as a whimsical bedtime adventure. I recommend for parents of children 5 years or under.

My daughter who is 5 years old and I read this book together. It is a perfect little girl book. Very fun to read and cute illustrations! Thank you for letting me read it to her!

The Queen is coming to tea indeed and there is so much to prepare, who would of thought that Ellie knew a baker in Paris, a tea grower in China and a Ballerina in New York to help make her afternoon tea grand. What vivid imagination Ellie has and what a great helper she has in her elephant Langley as they travel the globe to make the best tea party of all.

I like that the author is introducing the children to some other languages through simple words such as Limoni which is lemon on Italian. While it is only a few words it is a small introduction to other languages at an age where children absorb information easily.

The book is recommended for children aged 4 and up but I believe would also be suitable for 3 year olds.

This is a really cute book that I would get as gifts for my children and their friends. The Queen wants to come to tea so Ellie and her stuffed elephant, Langley, jet around the world gathering things they'll need for tea (and maybe a few friends along the way). My 5 year old daughter also really enjoyed the story. This is one I'll be reading over and over again. I can't wait.

The Queen is Coming to Tea is a picture book by Linda Ravin Lodding which is currently scheduled for release on February 1 2017. When Ellie finds out the Queen is coming to tea, she snaps to attention! But will the Queen patiently wait? And what exactly will be waiting for the queen? Ellie enlists the help of all of her stuffed animal friends to make it a memorable affair. Together they travel to Paris, China, Italy, and New York to gather everything they need.

The Queen is Coming to Tea is a sweet picture book about family and imagination. Ellie receives a note that the Queen is coming to tea. She immediately sets off to get the very best of everything for the visit. Along with her favorite toys she gathers the best cakes and tea then dresses in the very best. Spending the afternoon with the Queen is very special- and when she finally gets her one on one time with mom it is a wonderful treat for both. I like that the story stresses the importance of independent play, imagination, and family bonding time. Finding the balance can be hard- but it looks like Ellie's family has it right. Perhaps this will inspire some special tea times with parents, grandparents, or other important people or some other activities. I know i am inspired to do more in this vein, even if my children are older now.