City & Town Life

From Big Ben going "bong" to red buses trundling past and pigeons cooing in Trafalgar Square, all the iconic sounds of London come to life when you press the buttons in this exciting book. There are ten sounds to hear as you find out about the most...

This award-winning, double-sided foldout book takes you on a fascinating journey down through the layers of the Earth, all the way to the planet's core and out the other side. *Picked by the Guardian as one of '15 Modern Classics' books* When you're out...

In just 14 pages, you can visit and explore central London, the West End, and the River Thames all the way from Buckingham palace to the Tower of London. Beneath flaps big and small, you'll learn secrets of London's amazing underground railway, its...

Young children will love to press the beep-beep sound button as they journey through the sights of London on the iconic open top bus.Beep-beep as you pass the fabulous sights of London including ZSL London Zoo, the wonderful toyshop on Regents Street,...

Remember London for ever with this exquisite cut-paper souvenir.Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this stunning memento features twelve of London's most famous sites: Harrods, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey,...

Filled with the capital's icons, from Trafalgar Square to Tower Bridge and pillar boxes to pigeons. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colours magically appear! A perfect travel companion and a mess-free way to keep...

In this thrilling sticker book, the lines between science fiction and reality blur as you build awe-inspiring futuristic metropolises - from giant space stations and colonies on Mars to underwater worlds and cyberpunk cities full of androids. Add the...

A beautifully illustrated cut-paper souvenir, featuring twelve of Berlin's most important sights.Bring Berlin to life with this amazing three-dimensional expanding city skyline. The unfolding guide features twelve of the city's most important sights: the...

A beautifully illustrated cut-paper souvenir, featuring twelve of Barcelona's most important sights.Bring Barcelona to life with this amazing three-dimensional expanding city skyline. The 1.5-metre unfolding guide features twelve of the city's most...

Remember Venice for ever with this exquisite cut-paper guide.This beautifully illustrated pocket guide unfolds to a length of 1.5 metres and features 12 of the most important sites in Venice, including St Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, Rialto...

When the first passengers climbed aboard the earliest ever underground train in 1863, it would have been impossible to imagine how the London Underground would change and grow over the next 150 years. From smelly steam trains running along a single track...

What's it like being a firefighter? Let's find out! Step inside the life of Frank the firefighter and discover the challenges he faces in his very busy job. Follow him and his crew from the moment the fire station alarm bell rings to his arrival at the...

Have you ever wondered what your street was like thousands of years ago? This illustrated history book for children takes you on a 12,000-year journey to find out the story of a single street.Think of the street you live on. Now think of how it may have...

Push, pull and slide the London scenes to explore the sights of the busy city: turn the London Eye, open and close Tower Bridge, even control the train doors of the London Underground!Busy London is a bright board book with easy-to-use mechanisms that...

In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days-and this one world we all share-unites them. This genuine exchange provides a window into traditions that...

Here's a book about Rome that's seriously streetwise. Lonely Planet Kids' City Trails: Rome features colourful themed trails, from history and culture to food and nature, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales that kids won't find on the tourist...

Here's a book about Rome that's seriously streetwise. Lonely Planet Kids' City Trails: Rome features colourful themed trails, from history and culture to food and nature, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales that kids won't find on the tourist...

Hop aboard a whistle-stop tour of everything that moves in this very special 50th anniversary edition of the beloved children's classic CARS AND TRUCKS AND THINGS THAT GO. Welcome to the hilarious world of Richard Scarry. When the Pig family...

A wide-eyed girl and her mother explore London's busy streets and towering views in this child-friendly tribute to an incomparable city.London - the perfect place for a girl and her mother to spend the day! Follow them as they board the classic red bus...

A beautifully illustrated picture book exploring the jobs that keep a city running all through the night, and make it ready for the new day.The sky is getting dark. In a big city, a little girl is eating her dinner, brushing her teeth and getting ready...

Explore the city of London in this delightful pop-up book with detailed 3-D scenes designed by Jenny Hilborne. Discover the skyline with the London Eye, the Shard, Big Ben and Nelson's Column, a gigantic skeleton in the Natural History Museum, a...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to bring Busy Scotland to life. Young children can join a street party, attend a Burns Night feast, hike on the Highlands and even go searching for the Loch Ness Monster! Little ones will love playing with this bright and...

Get to know things that go in these action-packed board books featuring sliding counters!Discover different types of trains in this series of interactive board books with easy-to-use moving parts. Learn vehicle vocabulary with simple first words, clear...

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 questions and loads more mindblowing facts in...

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...

Explore the big city in a book that's indestructible! Traffic's zooming by-rumble, honk, beep! Construction workers are building-thud, rattle, clank! People are in the park-running, strolling, playing! Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838690526Author Lonely Planet KidsPage Count 26Imprint Lonely Planet KidsPublisher Lonely Planet Global LimitedWeight(grams) 330gDimensions(mm) 178mm *...

Seaside Holidays Then and Now compares what it would have been like to go on holiday to the seaside in the past with modern seaside holidays today. Readers are encouraged to explore what has changed and what has stayed the same, including the places...

Get to know things that go in these action-packed board books featuring sliding counters!Discover different emergency vehicles in this series of interactive board books with easy-to-use moving parts. Learn vehicle vocabulary with simple first words,...

Get to know things that go in these action-packed board books featuring sliding counters!Discover different building site vehicles in this series of interactive board books with easy-to-use moving parts. Learn vehicle vocabulary with simple first words,...

Introducing the interactive Little World series from Ladybird that makes our big world little.Little World is designed for curious toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway places, from cities and jungles to outer space and the...

It slips through my window each morning. It bounces our bubbles like little boats bobbing. It pulls the clouds aside so the smiling moon can light up my room.In this poignant and lyrical tale, author Paul Many and artist Tisha Lee evoke the joy that a...

If you could have an adventure in New York City, where would you go? Curious readers will find plenty to see, learn, and explore in this fun and illustrated pick-your-own-path travel guide! Would you walk the Brooklyn Bridge for a huge slice of pizza,...

Remember Rome for ever with this exquisite cut-paper souvenir.Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this stunning memento features twelve of Rome's most famous sites such as the Colosseum, Roman and Imperial Forums, St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Trevi...

My First London Alphabet is perfect for tourists big and small, there are over thirty flaps and a pull-out page for extra fun! Search the scenes for the Aquarium, Big Ben, the Queen's corgis and much more, then lift the flaps to discover other surprising...

A bold and stylish introduction to the iconic landmarks and sights of London by leading textile design Jane Foster. With cheerful, retro-inspired artwork, this will make the perfect gift for a new baby or first birthday.A bold and stylish introduction to...

For the child who says, “I want to be a SCIENTIST when I grow up!” And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a scientist. This Level One Community Helper story takes readers on a research boat to the North Pole, where they...

Here's a book about Tokyo that's seriously streetwise. Lonely Planet Kids' City Trails: Tokyo features colourful themed trails, from history and culture to food and nature, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales that kids won't find on the...

Get to know things that go in these action-packed board books featuring sliding counters! Discover different cars in this series of interactive board books with easy-to-use moving parts - a car, a sports car, a racecar and a taxi! Learn vehicle...

Welcome to skateboarding, where self-expression rules, adventures are wild and every ramp or rail is an exciting new ride! Join us on a whirlwind journey to celebrate the rise of the global skateboarding scene, from the streets of LA to its first...