Lonely Planet’s A Kid’s Guide to ...

There is everything to love about this new, colourful travel series for kids to iconic cities around the world: the first released books in Lonely Planet's A Kid's Guide to...series are Paris, London, New York City, and Rome. Designed for children aged 9-12, these guides highlight the things in these cities that kids will love, including hidden gems, as well as bringing to life the history and culture.

These guides bring these exciting cities to life in a way that is engaging while being educational.

Families will learn many fascinating facts, while planning adventures that will make the most of the experiences for junior explorers.  They do a good job of including the wow-factor of each city, and they feature vibrant photography and great maps.

Lonely Planet’s A Kid’s Guide to Rome. Ciao! The Eternal City is seen from a younger person’s viewpoint, and I learnt a lot of things along the way. I had not idea that Rome’s statues were originally painted orange, or how important cats are in its long history. So there is much more than the usual spots of the Colosseum, Spanish Steps or the Trevi Fountain when considering the kids.

Lonely Planet’s A Kid’s Guide to Paris. Bonjour! The City of Lights is brought to life magnificently for children. From the Eiffel Tower to the Arc De Triomphe to Notre-Dame, there is so much for kids to discover. And did you know about the secret city underneath Paris?

Lonely Planet’s A Kid’s Guide to London. The historic streets are brought to life, with castles that are more than 900 years old. There is so much to enjoy from the London Eye to the Tower of London to Buckingham Palace, with time for some afternoon tea.

Lonely Planet’s A Kid’s Guide to New York. The Big Apple is a bustling city that children will love after reading this guide. From Manhattan to New Jersey, the Statue of Liberty to the Bronx Zoo, there is a lot of excitement for young readers. Did you know an alligator was once found in the city sewers? Or that New York City has a rat population of three million?

Let the adventures begin for our young globetrotters!

These are superb guides for all families with inquisitive children keen to know more about the world around them.

Reviewer: Karen McMillan

Lonely Planet