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Lonely Planet Kids Explorer's Nature Journal

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Lift the flaps and open gatefolds to discover the animal kingdom’s best builders. Do bees need cement mixers to make hives? Do beavers use cranes to construct dams? Of course not! Like many animals, they’re architectural geniuses that rely on...

Get ready to explore the city in a whole new way. This innovative book for younger readers is packed with city facts, loads of flaps to lift, and unfolding pages to see inside buildings and under the streets. Children aged...

The latest in our How... series takes to the waves to reveal the wonders of ships, boats and ferries and answers the questions of how they do what they do, what they're used for and how they have changed over...

Blast off into the cosmos with the latest title in the popular 'How Things Work' series, which includes How Cities Work, How Airports Work, How Trains Work, and How Ships Work—books that reveal the inner workings of familiar places and...

All aboard! From the fastest to the longest, the oldest to the newest, through tunnels, across bridges and up mountainsides, take a fascinating ride through the world of trains in this brilliant new book from illustrator James Gulliver Hancock. In...

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...

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...

Lonely Planet Kids' brand new series of sticker activity books, Let's Explore, is perfect for any child with a sense of adventure. With fascinating facts, puzzles to solve, and pages to colour and complete, little explorers aged 5 and up...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Take a deep dive into the aquatic world to see sealife as you've never seen it before. Ocean by ocean and sea by sea, readers will discover all the amazing animals that inhabit this watery landscape, from ferocious sharks and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

How our planet was shaped by earth, air, fire and water. Planet Earth. Four elements. One incredible story. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through history, geography, science and more. Take an amazing journey into the planet’s past and discover...

Do you know where in the world you can buy drinkable gold; why an 'elephant's foot' is one of the most dangerous objects in the world; or where you might have to swim to school? Discover the answers to these...

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...

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...

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...

Get ready for an incredible thrill-packed journey across the world with the second edition of Lonely Planet Kids The Travel Book. Continent by continent, this exciting hardcover book takes children through every country on Earth. Did you know that: Canada...

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...

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...

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...

Come and see where the world's coolest stuff is, from exploding volcanoes to venomous animals and mysterious lost cities! Want to know where you can see sharks, shooting stars, dinosaur fossils, giant waterfalls and rockets taking off? This epic guide...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

New Zealand's only native land mammal gets the plush treatment with this Long Tailed Bat. Soft folded wings and a friendly face make this pekapeka inspired toy a fun way to introduce kids to one of our rarest creatures. Soft...

Long Way Down (The Graphic Novel) by Jason Reynolds is SHORTLISTED for the CILIP Carnegie Medal and WINNER of the UKLA. 'A masterpiece from beginning to end.' - Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give AND THEN THERE WERE...

Discover a vivid underwater world of bright coral and fascinating sea creatures. Open the flaps and peer among spectacular coral shapes to see a magical world of sea creatures living in a reef. From turtles, fish and sharks to octopus,...

Follow a farm through the year, from sowing crops and shearing sheep to milking cows and harvesting wheat. What happens inside a farm? Lift the flaps to find out what a busy farmer and her family do throughout the year,...

Lift the flaps to find out what happens inside a hospital - and meet some of the amazing people who work there. Young children can explore the emergency and maternity units, learn how x-rays and scans work and see inside...

Discover the fascinating goings on at a zoo in this beautiful flap book. Become a zoo keeper for the day, and discover all the things that go on behind the scenes at a zoo. Prepare food for hundreds of animals,...

A fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of a hustling-bustling busy airport in this wonderful and innovative new flap book. See behind the scenes at a bustling airport, as planes speed along the runway and soar into the sky in this...

Have you ever wondered how cars roar along roads, or planes soar into the sky? Discover how all sorts of amazing things work, from fire engines and submarines to dishwashers and vacuum cleaners, in this exciting introduction to engineering for...

Lift the flaps to take a fun, fact-filled journey around the world. Go on a fun, fact-filled journey around the world!With over 80 flaps to lift, intrepid explorers can discover our world, from the layers that make up planet Earth...

Lift the flaps to take a fun, fact-filled journey around the world. With over 80 flaps to lift, intrepid explorers can discover our world, from the layers that make up planet Earth to the tiniest insects in the rainforest and...

Dive into the watery world beneath the waves in this beautifully illustrated information book, with over 50 flaps to lift. Explore coasts, coral reefs and mangrove forests, and find out what lives in the deepest, darkest part of the ocean....

A glimpse into the amazing and important world of bees. Why do bees have furry bodies? What happens inside a beehive? How do bees know where to find flowers? Find out all about the amazing world of bees in this...

This charming flap book takes young readers on a journey through the world of trains of all kinds. Toot! Toot! The steam train whistles. "Clickety-clack! The freight train rattles. Lift the flaps to discover how trains work, what they do,...

Follow your food on a journey inside you, from the moment you start to chew. From the very first bite, your food goes on an incredible journey inside you. Lift the flaps to find out what happens when you eat...

We talk about our physical health - but not so much about how we're feeling. With lots of practical advice, this lively, accessible guide explains why we have emotions, and what can influence them. Covering everything from friendships, social media...

Sophie Mouse’s little brother goes missing in the fourth book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse.Sophie’s brother Winston really wants to help Sophie and her friends build a fort at Butterfly Brook. But Sophie doesn’t want her six-year-old brother hanging...

The Looky Book is a puzzle book mostly for young children with 11 different puzzles all with colourful New Zealand landscapes, birds and animals. Find the numbers with the crazy All Black lambs, spot the difference: the mischievous keas have...

Hours of fun for the kids - and the adults! The Looky Book is a puzzle book mostly for young children with 11 different puzzles, all featuring colourful New Zealand landscapes, birds, and animals. Find the numbers with the crazy...

The bestselling kiwi series of books is more awesome than ever with Donovan Bixley's Looky Jigsaw: Seaside Silliness. Are you up for the Looky challenge? Make the puzzle and then look and see if you can find all 18 items on the accompanying...

In Loopin' Louie, a battery-powered motor placed in the center of the table rotates a boom with a little plastic plane. Four radial arms lead out to the players' barns and the chickens they're trying to protect. Each barn has a...

You never know what to expect from Looshkin- except that it will be very very funny! Follow the continuing adventures of the maddest cat in the world as he defeats vampires with chicken nuggets, accidentally turns into a duck, becomes...

Villagers explore a dungeon to find treasure left behind by adventurers. 2-5 Players  |  30 Mins  |  Ages 10+ Features: I Cut, You Choose Theme: Fantasy Description: You are townsfolk exploring a dungeon after a group of adventurers has dispatched...

The iconic classic in a luxurious anniversary edition, with a foreword by Stephen King. There aren't any grown-ups anywhere. A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys. By day, they explore the dazzling...

ONE OF THE BBC'S '100 NOVELS THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD' 'The first book with hands - strong ones that reached out of the pages and seized me by the throat. It said to me, 'This is not just entertainment; it's...

Heroes explore Middle-earth, working together to combat evil in an epic campaign. 1-5 Players  |  60+ Mins  |  Ages 14+ Features: Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Map Addition, Modular Board, Role Playing, Scenario /...

Set sail on a wonderful adventure in this toddler-friendly board book from award-winning, bestselling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers! There once was a boy and one day he found a penguin at his door…The boy decides the penguin must be...

Ella loves borrowing books from the library. But on the day her book is due to be returned, Ella can’t find it anywhere. It’s missing! Where could it be? Join Ella on a delightful adventure in Lost Book (Meet Ella...

Explore an island to find resources and discover the lost ruins of Arnak.  1-4 Players  |  30-120 Mins  |  Ages 12+ Features: Contracts, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Market, Multi-Use Cards, Once-Per-Game Abilities, Resource to Move, Solo / Solitaire Game,...

Follow a trail to learn the fate of Professor Kutil and other missing explorers in Lost Ruins of Arnak: The Missing Expedition. In this expansion, you can test the strategies offered by two new leaders, explore new paths to knowledge on...

With over 750 jokes, Lots of Jokes and Riddles Box Set includes kid-friendly joke books that will keep you and your friends and family laughing out loud! This three-book collection of jokes is hilarious, clean, and kid-friendly, featuring everything from...

Knock, knock. Who's there? Don't get so excited, it's just a joke. Knock, knock. Who's there? Anita to borrow a pencil. New from Zonderkidz, here's a collection of knock-knock jokes that is both hilarious and wholesome. Lots of Knock-Knock Jokes...

Over 80 secret code puzzles to crack, including cryptic treasure maps, ancient hieroglyphs, and coded crosswords. From breaking enemy agents' ciphers to translating long-lost languages, help solve all kinds of secret codes and mysterious messages in this exciting book, which...

Over 100 spy-themed puzzles. From decoding top-secret messages to collecting gadgets and cracking safes, help spies complete all kinds of mysterious missions in this exciting book packed with over 100 puzzles. With mazes, wordsearches, spot the difference and more, there's...