Discover the World of Flags with Lonely Planet Kids

Learn them, spot them, puzzle over them! Lonely Planet Kids’ The Flag Book and The Flag Activity Book make discovering the fascinating world of flags more fun than ever.

From the colours and symbols that tell a country’s story to pirate flags, sporting flags and record-breaking designs, these two vibrant books invite curious kids to explore the flags of the world - then put their newfound knowledge to the test.

The Flag Book

Fully revised and updated, the second edition of Lonely Planet Kids’ bestselling The Flag Book is a colourful, fact-packed guide to the flags of every country.

Young readers can discover the stories behind familiar flags and uncover the meanings of their colours, patterns and symbols, with fascinating facts and stats about their history and use.

Packed with vibrant maps, photography, original artwork and engaging facts, the book also ventures beyond national flags with special features exploring pirate flags, the world’s oldest flags, semaphore, sports flags, international flag signals, record breakers and more.

It’s the ultimate reference for budding vexillologists - and any young reader who wants to know more about the colourful symbols flying all around us.

The Flag Activity Book

Ready to put that flag knowledge to the test? The Flag Activity Book transforms the world’s flags into page after page of puzzles, games and challenges.

Featuring every country’s flag alongside special flags and bonus facts about their history and the places they represent, kids can tackle word games, picture challenges, mazes, connect-the-dots, quizzes and more.

Its vibrant, fully illustrated pages make it perfect for keeping young minds entertained, whether at home, on holiday or on the go.

Together, The Flag Book and The Flag Activity Book are the perfect pairing for young flag fans: discover the stories, learn the facts, then take on the challenge.

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Releasing from October 2026

The Flag Book

ISBN ROW 9781837588695 | US 9781837588701
FORMAT Hardback, Full Colour, 184 Pages
DIMENSIONS 311 x 237 mm I 9.33 x 12.24”
RRP GBP £15.99 I AUD $32.99 I NZD $32.99 I USD $22.99

The Flag Activity Book

ISBN ROW 9781806533220 | US 9781806533237
FORMAT Flexibound, Full Colour, 80 Pages
DIMENSIONS 260 x 200 mm I 7.87 x 10.24”
RRP GBP £9.99 I AUD $19.99 I NZD $22.99 I USD $14.99