Series: Lonely Planet Kids

Never forget an adventure with this bright and bold journal from Lonely Planet Kids. Packed with writing topic suggestions, lists to complete, ideas for getting the creative juices flowing, and lots more fill-in fun, this is the perfect way for young travellers to record their memories from a trip. There's space to write, draw, collage, colour, and complete—turning the finished...

Bringing planet earth to life, this colourful and fun addition to Lonely Planet Kids takes you on a trip around the world that you'll never forget. Filled with continental and regional maps, lively text, an entry for every country on the planet, plus mind-blowing facts, and an emphasis on the species that live on our planet, this is an essential...

Make your vacation memories last a lifetime with this awesome fill-in children’s travel journal that’s packed with brilliant activities and prompts to inspire kids to write and draw their adventures. Budding diarists can record precious moments from their trip in this pocket-sized book and create the ultimate holiday souvenir to cherish forever. Draw your own passport picture; make a cool...

It's time for takeoff! Keep curious kids flying high with this fun activity book that's packed with more than 80 aviation-themed word and picture games. The perfect accompaniment for a flight, long-distance trip, or a rainy day spent indoors, kids can while away the hours exploring word searches, roaming mazes, and discovering top aviation facts. What is the largest plane...

Introduce children to the wonderful ways love is expressed in different cultures and countries across the globe. From gifting lunch boxes in Japan to adorning brides with beautiful henna designs in India, writing someone a loving poem on Sinterklaas in the Netherlands, or lighting a lantern on the Chinese New Year, Love Around The World shows the ways family and...

This interactive and colourful atlas takes young readers on a hands-on journey all around the world. Each page turned brings a new continent to life with a total of more than 100 flaps to lift, beautifully detailed illustrations, and fun facts about different cultures, species of wildlife, and places to visit along the way. Written by Kate Baker and accompanied...

If you believe that all you need to fight an evil bloodthirsty fiend is garlic or holy water, think again. What you need is to keep a cool head and reach for your copy of Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts! Have you heard of the headless man roaming Edinburgh Castle? Or the mysterious girl who asks for a ride to...

Take a hands-on tour of our amazing planet in this interactive world atlas for young kids that explores all 7 continents and 5 oceans that make up the Earth. Packed with vibrant illustrations, 40 lift-the-flaps, and tons of wow-factor facts; readers will even discover a giant pull-out map and fun search-and-find games. Let the adventure begin! Did you know there...

The holiday begins at the airport, and in this fun introduction to air travel for very young children, find out all about what happens before and after you take to the skies. Packed full of vivid, eye-catching illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock and easy-to-read, simple text, this engaging book is a great introduction to the wonderful world of planes and...

Are we there yet? Banish the boredom of long car journeys and big trips with Games on the Go, a fun and colourful mix of spotting games, drawing challenges, word searches, dingbats, and more. A must-pack addition on any family trip, it fits easily inside hand luggage and can be deployed in seconds! Comes with 40 wipe-clean cards and a...

Get ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid's travel guides featuring the most amazing countries around the world. Japan, here we come! Did you know that Japan is home to super-fast bullet trains, or that there's a museum where you can experience being a samurai or ninja, or that you can climb giant...

The ultimate fun-filled travel journal for globetrotting kids to write, draw, play games, and capture special memories during their next big trip! This all-in-one journal, scrapbook, and sketchbook is an extension of the Lonely Planet Kids A Kid's Guide To series and is the perfect keepsake for curious adventurers. Packed with fun prompts, fill-ins, games, and spaces for notes, pictures,...

A follow-up to A Place Called Home, this beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book, Lonely Planet Kids A Time to Celebrate, explores and celebrates different people, places, cultures, and traditions from across the world. Featuring eight festivals—at least one from each of the inhabited continents—this title provides a glimpse into diverse traditions, customs, and beliefs. By lifting the flaps and reading the...

Lonely Planet Kids Myths and Legends of the World invites bold readers to open a mystical map and embark on a journey through time with 21 dazzling stories of daring and deceit, reward and punishment. Meet gods, goddesses, and demigods, serpents, coyotes, talking fish, and clever spiders, and cavort with sea nymphs, mystical women, terrifying beasts, and volcano people, as...

Full steam ahead! From underground trains, luxury safari trains and speedy Japanese Shinkansen trains, explore every different type of train available in this colourful book for very young children (aged 0-2), as well as railway stations, the history of trains and much more. With eye-catching illustrations and easy-to-read text, this is an engaging introduction for little train-lovers. Starting with the...

Meet brave princesses, kind giants, magical elves, and vengeful serpents in this beautifully illustrated collection of traditional tales from around the world. From African animal fables to Native American trickster tales, curious readers will find 20 spellbinding retellings of ancient stories from across the continents. Take a peek into the memories, fears, and dreams of the people who first told...

The ultimate introduction to rocks, minerals, and gemstones for kids - and grown-ups too! What are rocks? How do fossils form? Are rocks different across the world? The Rocks Book has all the answers for curious readers, budding geologists - and petrologists! Learn about rocks from space, tips on how to collect rocks sustainably, and discover an epic directory of...

Lonely Planet Kids My Holiday Scrapbook invites kids to collect and preserve their amazing adventures. This fun and interactive scrapbook provides a special place for kids to gather and store mementoes from their travels. There’s plenty of space to stick in tickets, photos, and other souvenirs collected from any trip. This scrapbook includes a page of stickers and a pouch...

Lonely Planet Kids First Words - Mandarin is a beautifully illustrated introduction to Mandarin words, perfect for the whole family. With a simple pronunciation guide, bold illustrations, and words selected for use while travelling, this is a must-pack addition for any trip to China or a Mandarin-speaking country.

Perfect for introducing very young children to the Japanese language, this colourful board book features 12 words to learn — from 'sun' and 'shoes' to 'beach' and 'bed'. Each word is accompanied by an illustration and pronunciation guide that make the vocabulary easy to learn. From Lonely Planet Kids, First Words Japanese is a great learning resource for families planning...

Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow-up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the science of stargazing—explaining what can be seen in the night sky in different parts of the world—and the practicalities,...

Get ready to travel across the world and back into history, to meet some of the world's greatest explorers in this big fun, fully illustrated reference book. Readers will learn about both famous—and these days sometimes controversial—names, such as Columbus, Magellan, and Roald Amundsen, plus little-known ones, from a broad range of cultures and backgrounds. These include Jeanne Bare, the...

Get ready for a walking tour like no other – all from the comfort of your sofa! This seriously streetwise guide is packed with themed trails, from food and festivals to music, art, and sport, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales you won’t find on the tourist routes. In City Trails: Barcelona and City Trails: Singapore, join Lonely Planet...

Who's the biggest smarty pants in your family? Find out with Lonely Planet Kids Brain Teasers on the Go, a selection of puzzles, challenges and games suitable for all members of the family. With 40 reusable wipe-clean cards and an erasable pen, this fun addition to Lonely Planet Kids is perfect for long car journeys, quick trips to the shops,...

Take a sneak peek inside homes from all around the world with this charming lift-the-flap book, written by Kate Baker and beautifully illustrated by Rebecca Green. From cosy wooden houses in snow-blanketed Greenland to traditional Maasai mud huts in East Africa, young children will discover different ways of living across the globe and get a unique glimpse into diverse cultures...

Warning: you may want to cuddle this book! We've found the planet's cutest animals and squeezed them inside this adorable title. From fluffy pandas and penguin chicks to pygmy possums and inquisitive quokkas, discover a mix of family favourites and lesser-known critters, all accompanied with fun facts and big, beautiful photos! Starting from North America, you'll travel through all the...

Have you ever wanted to find fairies in the garden, meet a unicorn, ride a dragon or share a picnic with a mermaid? Just because you've never seen these magical creatures doesn't mean they don't exist! The Wild Things of stories and the imagination are everywhere, but they're shy, secretive, sometimes camouflaged and only reveal themselves to true believers. This...

From dinosaur palaeontologist and snake-venom collector to water slide tester, Tower of London Ravenmaster, octopus keeper and panda nanny, discover the most fun, surprising and enjoyable jobs found on planet Earth – and see just how different and amazing the world of work can be. Find out how to be a: Motion capture actor and bring to life monsters, animals...

Kick boredom to the curb with this awesome book that's packed with over 100 brilliant brain teasers, puzzles, fill-in drawing challenges, games and activities. This pocket-sized companion provides hours of entertainment for kids and grown-ups alike, whether you're in the car, on a plane or stuck inside on a rainy day. All you need is a pencil! Make long car...

Five. Four. Three. Two. One. Blast off! Having survived some of the scariest destinations on Earth in The Daredevil's Guide to Dangerous Places, Eddie and Junko are off on another epic adventure - this time to outer space. Join our intergalactic explorers as they travel across our Solar System and beyond. Find out what it's like to live on the...

This lip-smacking compendium of quirky and tasty snacks from around the world features sweet, crunchy, chewy, and salty treats like you wouldn't believe. Do you dare to dig in? From cheese and onion flavoured chocolate bars in Ireland, to salted egg popcorn in Taiwan, and bacon gumballs in the USA, Snacks Around the World is packed with fun facts, awesome...

Lonely Planet Kids First Words - English is a sturdy board book addition to our First Words series, bringing the English, French, and Spanish languages to life for the very youngest learners. Each beautifully illustrated phrasebook contains 12 words to use while travelling, from categories like food and transport to animals and weather. • Gorgeous illustrations and simple pronunciation guides...

Create Your Own Camping Activities, the follow-up to Lonely Planet Kids' Create Your Own Vacation Games, is packed with over 80 ideas for the best camping games, crafts, and activities. There are suggestions for fun things to do throughout the entire trip, whether you're in the tent or on the road, around the campfire or at the picnic table, as...

Unearth our ancient world, continent by continent, with this amazing kids atlas. Explore over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations from across the planet. Mind-blowing maps bring history to life and show the rise and fall of mighty empires over time. Plus, discover where the remains of our planet's ancient history can be found today! From the Persian Empire to...

Uncover our planet's most sensational secrets with this mind-boggling atlas of mysteries that's packed with more than 100 strange and unexplained enigmas. What happened to the Bermuda Triangle? Where have Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Yowie been sighted? Why does the legend of Area 51 fascinate us? Bursting with stories about ghostly hauntings, bizarre disappearances, and curious cryptids, this awesome...

Lonely Planet Kids Drawing Games on the Go

Discover 12 gripping retellings of fascinating shipwrecks in this mind-blowing kids book packed with heroic escapes, daring rescues, and oceanic adventure. Bursting with amazing illustrations, historic photography, and interactive surprises, this is a must-buy book for curious minds fascinated by dramatic real-life events and the secrets of the sea. Did you know there are over three million shipwrecks lying beneath...

What animals will you encounter in the forest? How do you avoid a bear attack? Where do you find water in the desert? How do you build shelter on an island? This handy guide is packed with tips and tricks to survive in the wilderness, from gathering supplies to reading a map and even escaping quicksand! Bear Grylls eat your...

Packed with puzzles, riddles, dingbats, and more, this fun and challenging companion to Boredom Buster and The Round the World Quiz Book will test the whole family. Travel-themed, it’s perfect for car journeys, holidays, and rainy days. Puzzles increase in difficulty throughout the book, keeping kids occupied on both short and long trips. It also helps to develop logic and...

From the Roman Colosseum and Pyramids of Giza, to Machu Picchu and Stonehenge, we’ve picked some of the world’s greatest man-made structures and reveal how they were built, as well as their huge influence on modern life and tourism. By opening the gate-folds and lifting the flaps, kids will travel back in time to discover why these wonders were constructed...

Come on a round-the-world adventure as we explore 60 amazing places from across the globe! Packed with fascinating facts, this fully illustrated book introduces kids to some of the best places to visit on our planet. Continent by continent, they'll find out the top things to see and do: playing in Central Park, getting lost in the Amazon Jungle, climbing...

Create your own gorgeous works of art with the most adorable colouring book on the planet! Each seriously cute spread features a full colour animal pattern on the left, and a black and white version on the right. Copy the colours, or go wild and create your own bold and beautiful combinations. From pandas and bunnies, to owls, lion cubs,...

An adrenaline-fuelled guide to extreme sports for kids, including snowboarding, skydiving, BMXing, rock climbing, and much more. As well as a general introduction to each sport, discover star athletes such as Shaun White, Chloe Kim, and Danny Way, a list of essential slang, a timeline of the sport’s development, and a rundown of global hotspots—all accompanied by rad street-art graphics...

All aboard! Keep transport-loving kids on track with this awesome activity book that's packed with more than 80 train-themed word and picture games. The perfect accompaniment for a train trip, long-distance getaway, or a rainy day spent indoors, kids can while away the hours exploring word searches, roaming mazes, and discovering fun train facts. How were trains invented? Which is...

Embark on a fun-filled sporting journey with this lift-the-flap book for young readers. Discover famous and lesser-known games and sports from across the continents and learn how children around the world play. From ice hockey in Canada and baseball in the USA to kabaddi in India, uncover interactive surprises and beautiful illustrations on every page. Packed with super-cool artwork and...

What is the most popular pet in the world? Where is the hottest place on Earth? When was the first country formed? Learn these and dozens of other fascinating facts about the planet and its people with this dynamically illustrated and informative guide, with 48 colourful pages packed to the brim with graphs and charts about the world in which...

Take a journey into the unknown and discover the planet's wildest and most wonderful sights. Paddle through the eerie glowworm caves of New Zealand, ride with the wild horses of the Namib desert, swing off the end of the world in Ecuador, and be amazed at hundreds more wonders you never knew existed! This travel companion for the incurably curious...

Bring the Spanish language to life with this beautifully illustrated children's book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words - Spanish features 100 words to use while travelling, from food and transport, to animals and weather. Each word is accompanied by a bold...

Bring the French language to life for the whole family with these 50 double-sided flash cards. Inspired by our First Words books, they make learning a new dialect even more fun. With images on one side and text on the other, adults and children can test themselves against family and friends. From Lonely Planet Kids, these First Words - French...

Lonely Planet Kids Explorer's Nature Journal

Secrets, stories and other cool stuff await in this engaging book about Sydney that's seriously streetwise. Discover the real Sydney with its colourful, themed trails that take readers beneath the surface of the city to uncover amazing facts and intriguing tales not found on the typical tourist routes. Find out where you can feed 'fish and chips' to a pelican,...

Explore the wide world of fascinating facts with this fully illustrated title. Did you know that around 550 people have been to space, but only around 20 people have been to the bottom of the ocean? Or that the deepest hole ever dug by people is deeper than the deepest part of the ocean, but still only 1/530th of the...

Explore over 70 countries and cultures around the world in this globetrotting activity and sticker book. Race camels through the Algerian desert, spot the difference between Bangladeshi rickshaw drivers, unscramble anagrams to name the US presidents on Mount Rushmore, and even perform the haka with the New Zealand rugby team. Your adventure begins on Baffin Island in northern Canada, where...

Explore the world in this choose-your-own travel adventure! Set off from London and travel across the globe. Then try to make your way back again! Choose your route and modes of transportation, from bicycles and sleds, to steamboats and hot-air balloons. Visit well-known cities and far-flung destinations along the way and learn facts about each place to create a fun-filled...

Get your fill of feline facts in this definitive guide to cats from around the world with amazing illustrations and claw-some profiles and features! Large continent maps show the origin of 100 fascinating breeds including the fluff-tastic ragamuffin and hairless sphynx. Plus, get the lowdown on each cat's unique skills and find fact-packed spreads about cats in ancient Egypt, courageous...

Get ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid's travel guides featuring the most amazing countries and cities around the world. Spain, here we come! Did you know that Spain is home to the biggest indoor slopes in the world, or that there's an ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid? Ignite curious...

Discover spooky secrets from around the world in this atlas of eerie places. Read on if you dare... Take a journey to a wild and isolated park in Canada that's said to be roamed by headless ghosts, or descend into an underground network of human bones and skulls in Paris. Packed with wicked tales of cursed castles and legendary monsters,...

Explore the world above with this fascinating stargazing guide that teaches kids everything they need to know to become an expert stargazer. Learn about the history of stargazing, discover top tips on how to navigate the night sky, explore our amazing Solar System and spot constellations with this practical and portable book for budding astronomers. This is the ultimate activity...

Explore the world beneath our feet with this fascinating rock-collecting guide that teaches kids everything they need to know to become an expert rock collector. Learn all about rocks, discover rocks from around the world, understand the do's and don'ts of rock collecting and find and identify rocks with this practical and portable book for budding geologists. This is the...

Want to know which nation is ruled by a dentist-turned-dictator? Where to find taxis shaped like coconuts? And who watches competitive cockroach racing? Then this is the book for you! The Big World of Fun Facts from Lonely Planet Kids is a bumper book of amazing facts and stories from around the world. From countries, food and folklore to sports,...

Colourful themed trails get readers under the city’s skin to discover amazing facts and intriguing tales that aren’t on the tourist routes. Find out where you can try Pokémon food, meet a giant robot, come face-to-face with a toilet ghost, and lots more! For kids aged 8+ Lonely Planet Kids City Trails - Tokyo is perfect for young explorers eager...

The ultimate adventure awaits in this guide to the coolest, weirdest, and most exciting super trips on the planet! Where would kids go on holiday if they were in charge? It's time to find out… Discover creepy vampire legends in Transylvania; visit the world's largest toy shop in London; eat a futuristic meal at a robot restaurant in China! This...

Look around you – plastic is everywhere! It's in your shoes, pens, toothbrush, car, toys, TV, water bottles, food packaging... It's so popular that it's almost impossible to get through one day without using it. And it's creating major problems for our planet, wildlife, and ourselves. With The Plastic Problem, you'll discover loads of brilliant and easy ways to cut...

Hop aboard our special mini-bus for an unforgettable tour around the most fascinating destination in the entire Universe – you! In the company of our expert mini body guides, Lonely Planet Kids The Incredible Human Body Tour will get down to a microscopic level to explore all the various muscles, bones, organs, and systems that make up the human body....

This spine-tingling collection of spooky stories features over 20 eerie tales from across the globe. Discover bewitching retellings of ghost- and monster-filled myths regaled with ghoulish relish and journey continent-by-continent through this haunting book. With shocks and twists like you wouldn't believe - are you brave enough to read them all? Packed with mind-boggling mysteries, real unexplained enigmas, and traditional...

Join travellers Cat and Bird as they explore the world in this fun search-and-find book. With every turn of the page, there's a new busy city scene to discover - a colourful carnival in Rio, a funfair in Paris, a treasure-filled souk in Morocco. Our intrepid duo have spent all year planning their amazing trip: a city-hopping tour around the...

New York will come alive with this beautiful and colourful pop-up book from Lonely Planet Kids. With a set of six stunning pop-ups and gorgeous illustrations, this book is the perfect introduction to the magic of New York for any age. This stylish look at the city's iconic landmarks will kickstart the travel bug in young explorers! Pop-up New York...

Buckle up! This interactive and colourful atlas takes young readers on a hands-on journey all around the world. Discover the stories behind the world’s most iconic vehicles, including the countries where they were invented and the places that they’re strongly associated with. Each page turned brings a new continent and its famous forms of transport to life. Discover how the...

Take a tour around the world to uncover some of the planet's most incredible landmarks and monuments - inside and out. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Statue of Liberty, the Taj Mahal to Sydney Opera House, you'll discover the secrets of these iconic structures, learn about their history and find out why they have become 'wonders' of...

There's no going back, Agent. Once you enter this book, your training will begin as you join the secret world of spies. You'll rise through the ranks from recruit to secret agent, learning a host of skills to put into covert operation immediately. Get the scoop on some of the biggest agencies in the world, discover the coolest gadgets out...

The follow-up to Lonely Planet Kids’ Love Around the World, this beautifully illustrated picture book explores concepts of happiness from across our planet. From forest bathing in Japan and playing the drums in Mali, to Danish hygge, Indian yoga, and sharing a feast with family in the USA, every culture has its own unique approach to achieving contentment. Featuring Wazza...

These sturdy board book additions to our First Words series bring the English, French and Spanish languages to life for the very youngest learners. Each beautifully illustrated phrasebook contains 12 words to use while travelling, from categories like food and transport, to animals and weather. Gorgeous illustrations and simple pronunciation guides Makes learning a new vocabulary fun and easy Includes...

A beautifully illustrated introduction to Japanese words, perfect for the whole family. With a simple pronunciation guide, bold illustrations, and words selected for use while travelling, this is a must-pack addition for any trip to Japan. Whether you're planning a holiday or just want to explore the language and culture, Lonely Planet Kids First Words - Japanese offers a fun...

Lonely Planet Kids First Words - Italian is a beautifully illustrated introduction to Italian words, perfect for the whole family. With a simple pronunciation guide, bold illustrations, and words selected for use while travelling, this book is a must-pack addition for any trip to Italy or an Italian-speaking country.

Perfect for introducing very young children to the Italian language, this colourful board book features 12 words to learn - from 'sun' and 'shoes' to 'beach' and 'bed'. Each word is accompanied by an illustration and pronunciation guide that make the vocabulary easy to learn. From Lonely Planet Kids, First Words Italian is a great learning resource for families planning...