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Europe, Exciting Europe

Discover incredible facts about every country in an illustrated gift book perfect for curious young explorers
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Travel to every country in Europe and discover fascinating facts in this vibrantly illustrated celebration of the most-visited continent in the world.From the chilly Arctic Ocean all the way down to the sunny Mediterranean Sea, explore everything Europe has to offer in this gorgeous gift book... Read More
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Travel to every country in Europe and discover fascinating facts in this vibrantly illustrated celebration of the most-visited continent in the world.

From the chilly Arctic Ocean all the way down to the sunny Mediterranean Sea, explore everything Europe has to offer in this gorgeous gift book packed with information. Rock out at Glastonbury festival in the United Kingdom, join in La Tomatina food fight in Spain and dare to enter spooky Bran Castle in Romania. Whether it’s food markets or football stadiums, ancient forests or magnificent cathedrals, Europe is full of things to enjoy. Discover natural wonders, rich history, delicious local delicacies and much more in this inspiring introduction to an amazing continent.

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  • Europe, Exciting Europe
    Travel to every country in Europe and discover fascinating facts in this vibrantly illustrated celebration of the most-visited continent in the world.From the chilly Arctic Ocean all the way down to the sunny Mediterranean Sea, explore everything Europe has to offer in this gorgeous gift book packed with information. Rock out at Glastonbury festival in the United Kingdom, join in...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529526509

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sandra de la Prada

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Ben Lerwill is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in national and international publications including the Guardian, The Sunday Times and BBC Countryfile. He's written numerous children's books, including Stone Age Beasts for Walker.

Sandra de la Prada was born in Barcelona and still lives there today. Before becoming an illustrator, she studied Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona. Since she started illustrating children’s books, she has worked with publishers all over the world.

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