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Lonely Planet Kids Books

In order from Pop-up New York to Deadly Animal Atlas.

The Lonely Planet Kids series is a set of 11 chapter books by Lonely Planet, published between 2016 and 2024. Written for ages 0–12, most books run about 140 pages.

Pop-up New York
Trains
Love Around the World
Create Your Own Camping Activities
America's National Parks
Atlas of Cats
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Pop-up New York
Sale price
$958
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

Pop-up New York

By Andy Mansfield

Explore New York's iconic landmarks through stunning pop-ups that ignite wanderlust in young adventurers.

8 pages
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Paperback
Summary: Discover New York's magic with pop-ups of the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, and more. This vibrant book invites young explorers to experience the city's iconic landmarks, sparking curiosity and wanderlust. Will these pop-ups inspire a lifelong love for travel and adventure? Dive into the heart of the city and see where your imagination takes you.
The complete set

Lonely Planet Kids Series

11 books · Published 2016–2024

Pop-up New York
Series
Sale price
$958

Pop-up New York

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

Explore New York's iconic landmarks through stunning pop-ups that ignite wanderlust in young adventurers.

Trains
Series
Sale price
$858

Trains

Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 2020

Discover the world of trains, from steam to high-speed, in this colorful journey for young explorers.

Love Around the World
Series
Sale price
$1498

Love Around the World

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2020

Discover how love is celebrated worldwide through unique cultural traditions.

Atlas of Cats
Series
Sale price
$2089

Atlas of Cats

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2024

Discover the origins and secrets of 100 cat breeds from around the world.

Deadly Animal Atlas
Series
Sale price
$2184

Deadly Animal Atlas

Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2024

Explore the world's deadliest predators and their secrets in this thrilling atlas.

A Kid's Guide to London
Series
Sale price
$1597

A Kid's Guide to London

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12

Discover London's secrets and hidden wonders in this thrilling kid's travel guide.

A Kid's Guide to Paris
Series
Sale price
$1597

A Kid's Guide to Paris

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12

Discover Paris's secrets and wonders through a kid's eyes in this thrilling travel guide.

A Kid's Guide to Rome
Series
Sale price
$1597

A Kid's Guide to Rome

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12

Discover Rome's secrets and surprises in a kid-friendly adventure guide.

Companion series

Lonely Planet Kids: City Trails Series

7 books

New York City Trails
Series
Sale price
$1248

New York City Trails

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

Uncover New York's hidden secrets and unexpected stories beyond the tourist trail.

Paris City Trails
Series
Sale price
$1248

Paris City Trails

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12

Uncover Paris's hidden secrets and quirky wonders with two adventurous explorers.

Rome City Trails
Series
Sale price
$1299

Rome City Trails

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12

Uncover Rome's hidden secrets and quirky tales on a thrilling adventure.

Tokyo City Trails
Series
Sale price
$1299

Tokyo City Trails

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12

Discover Tokyo's hidden wonders through themed trails and surprising adventures beyond the usual tourist paths.

Washington, DC City Trails
Series
Sale price
$1299

Washington, DC City Trails

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12

Discover hidden wonders and secrets of Washington DC through themed trails and adventures.

Barcelona City Trails
Series
Sale price
$1299

Barcelona City Trails

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12

Explore Barcelona's hidden wonders from home with themed trails revealing secrets and surprises.

Singapore City Trails
Series
Sale price
$1299

Singapore City Trails

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12

Explore Singapore's hidden wonders through themed trails and uncover secrets beyond the tourist paths.

Companion series

Lonely Planet Kids: First Words Series

5 books · Published 2018–2019

First Words French
Series
Sale price
$699

First Words French

Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 2018

Discover 12 French words with fun illustrations and pronunciation guides.

First Words Spanish
Series
Sale price
$674

First Words Spanish

Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 2018

Discover 12 essential Spanish words with fun illustrations and pronunciation guides.

First Words Mandarin
Series
Sale price
$699

First Words Mandarin

Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2019

Discover 12 Mandarin words with illustrations and pronunciation guides.

First Words: Italian
Series
Sale price
$674

First Words: Italian

Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2019

Discover 12 Italian words with illustrations and pronunciation guides.

First Words: Japanese
Series
Sale price
$674

First Words: Japanese

Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2019

Discover 12 Japanese words with illustrations and pronunciation guides.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Lonely Planet Kids series?

There are 11 books in the Lonely Planet Kids series. It began with Pop-up New York in 2016, and the newest book, Deadly Animal Atlas, was published in 2024.

What ages are the Lonely Planet Kids books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Lonely Planet Kids to life.

01

Andy Mansfield

Author & Illustrator
AM
02

Lonely Planet Kids

Author
LK
03

James Gulliver Hancock

Illustrator
JH
04

Alli Brydon

Author
AB
05

Wazza Pink

Illustrator
WP
06

Laura Baker

Author
LB
07

Yu Kito Lee

Illustrator
YL
08

Daniel Rieley

Illustrator
DR
09

Alexa Ward

Author
AW
10

Mike Lowery

Illustrator
ML
11

Frances Evans

Author
FE
12

Kelsey Heaton

Illustrator
KH
13

Lonely Planet

Author
LP

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