Written explicitly for kids from the good folks at Lonely Planet, the books in this series are the perfect blend of information. It is not your standard travel guide, if it were, kids wouldn't read it. The book is organized with each 2-page spread covering some aspect of London ranging from history, culture, music, museums, architecture, etc. There is a short intro, a bit of background and historical context and answers the big question: why it's of interest. I really credit the authors, it is no easy feat to write something that is fun to read, interesting to kids, informational and (gasp!) a little educational. Should your child exhibit any interest, there is a website where more info can be found.
As we are just in the initial stages of planning a trip to Europe, I was looking for a way to get our son engaged, and this book was the perfect catalyst. We got a map of London and plotted a number of the items from the book and used it to set the framework for an itinerary. And parents, by all means read this book too, you will definitely learn some fun things about London you didn't know either!
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