Why Don’t We Have a King? – Children’s Questions about Democracy

When everyone has a vote: explaining democracy to elementary school children

Stories are packed with good and evil kings, who decide everything. But is that fair? Wouldn’t it be fairer if everyone can help decide? Just like in real life. But how can things actually work with so many people in one country without there being a huge mess? This book explains, in clear, comprehensible terms, how our co-existence is regulated in a democracy – one of the most important topics these days!

  • Finally, the complex topic of democracy is explained so that everyone can understand it
  • A lesson for everyone, regardless of their age!
Genre: Children's Books / YA, Non-Fiction, Society / Politics, Early Reading
Jonna Struwe

Jonna Struwe, born in 1973, studied Political Science and Journalism. After spending a few years working as an editor, she became a self-employed blogger and mentor for families abroad. Today, she devotes herself entirely to writing for her favourite audience: children. 

Ina Hattenhauer

Ina Hattenhauer, born in Berlin, studied Visual Communication at the Bauhaus University in Weimar and at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She has worked as a designer and freelance illustrator for various publishing houses in Germany and worldwide since 2009. 

64 pages, ISBN: 978-3-423-76617-3
Product features: 4c illustrations, 17,3cm x 24cm
First published 2026