Lonely Planet Kids Books
for Housebound Families
This article on Lonely Planet Kids Books for Housebound Families appeared first in Issue 2 of Family Holiday Destinations digital magazine
As we protect our families by social distancing and isolation, this presents a new challenge for parents... occupying the kids! Here is a great selection of Lonely Planet Kids books that are both educational and inspirational to make the most of our time at home.
The Travel Activity Book
Our Top Pick of Lonely Planet Kids books!
Explore over 70 countries and cultures around the world in this globetrotting activity and sticker book. Perform the haka with the New Zealand rugby team, race camels through the Algerian desert, and spot the difference between Bangladeshi rickshaw drivers.
The adventure begins on Baffin Island in northern Canada, where you will learn about the mysterious Sasquatch. You will then travel across each continent before finishing in the Mariana Trench.
Hidden Wonders (ages 9 – 12)
150 strange and wondrous places await budding adventurers in this enchanting book. Discover an eerie crooked forest in Poland and an invisible Kaleto Fortress in the Balkan Mountains. Learn about the beautiful (yet unpronounceable) Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakita natahu Hill in New Zealand, which at 85 letters long, has been listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest place name in the world.
The Flag Book (ages 9 – 12)
Flags are all around us, but what do they all mean? Did you know that there is a flag to represent Planet Earth? Or that Denmark has the oldest flag in the world? This fascinating and visually engaging book will take you around the world, flag by flag. Learn why flags are flown at half-mast and what you need to spot to escape a pirate ship.
How Trains Work (ages 6 – 8)
Go behind the scenes to explore the fascinating world of trains, inside and out. Peek inside engines, carriages, junctions and stations by lifting the flaps and unfolding pages. The stylish illustrations will show you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about train travel.
Young readers can travel through time and around the world to discover the earliest steam locomotives to the Japanese bullet train, which can reach speeds of up to 603 kph (375 mph)!
The Plastic Problem (ages 9 – 12)
We all know we use too much plastic, but now there’s a book that will help you make a difference. The Plastic Problem from Lonely Planet Kids contains dozens of easy, practical and effective ways to reduce our use of plastic.
Learn the fascinating history of plastic, the different types, which ones to avoid and which ones to reuse. Join the Plastic Patrol now and help protect the planet!
Wild in the City (ages 9 – 12)
Be on the lookout! Discover the secret lives of more than 30 extraordinary creatures that share our cities with Wild in the City. Cities may seem unlikely places for animals to thrive, but there can be worlds of surprising opportunity for animals in urban areas. From relaxing in parks to scaling skyscrapers and dive-bombing hotel pools... see how animals have learned to make the most of the city.
Wild in the City will be enjoyed by adults and children alike, with essential tips on how we can make sure our cities are a home for both us, and our local wildlife.
Myths and Legends of the World (ages 9 – 12
Tales of daring and deceit, reward and punishment, and the very beginning of the world are collected together in this beautiful new book from Lonely Planet Kids. Young readers will meet powerful gods, vengeful goddesses, talking fish and clever spiders. They will be transported through Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania, the Americas and the Arctic, learning of the enchanting stories first shared around the fire by ancient ancestors.
This is my World (ages 6 – 8)
Meet 84 incredible kids from all corners of the globe who share what’s unique about their lives. You’ll meet their families and pets, learn about their homes and their hobbies, their customs and celebrations.
These personal portraits also reveal the many things children have in common, no matter where they’re from. Discover what it’s like to live on a cattle ranch in Australia or in the Himalaya mountains in Nepal... in an orphanage in Zambia or at an eco-lodge in Costa Rica.
You may also like our article on Virtual Field Trips, Classes and Live Streams for Families. If you would like to get the kids interested in photography, try our blog post on Great Cameras for Kids the Whole Family Will Enjoy.
