Parenthood Around the World

40 Parents on How Where We Live Shapes Who We Are

Lonely Planet's new release showcases the diversity of parenthood across the globe with 40 illuminating first-person stories from locals and families on the go, that show how where we live influences who we are.

Meet families living in the Australian bush; rural India; a Hong Kong high-rise; and more. Learn why babies nap outside in Norway and the importance of food-centred gatherings in Ecuador. Get to know the many unique ways we choose to bring-up the next generation and discover that there is no one way to eat dinner together, get ready for bed, or celebrate a holiday.

Inside Parenthood Around the World:

  • 40 parents share the fascinating ways that place, heritage, and culture have influenced how they choose to raise their children
  • Experience a day in the life of the families, discover the background of the parents interviewed, favourite local traditions, different approaches to education, travel, mealtimes, and more
  • Beautiful photos and images throughout plus personal family photos from those featured within the book
  • Stories from parents around the world including: North America - Canada; Tampa; New York. UK & Europe - Italy; Finland; Czechia. Oceania - Australia; New Zealand. Africa - Botswana; Ghana; Kenya. Asia - Thailand; India; China. Middle East - Jordan; United Arab Emirates; Lebanon. Latin America & The Caribbean - Mexico; Brazil; Argentina.

Marketing Campaign Assets

To support the release of Lonely Planet's The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide, we have created a suite of assets that can be used by retailers to promote the book to customers.

PR & Media

The release of Lonely Planet’s Parenthood Around the World is being supported by a campaign that includes:

  • Targeted reviews in Parenting and Lifestyle publications
  • Interviews with contributors - radio, podcasts
  • Social media outreach - to parenting and wellness community

Releasing from March 2025

ISBN 9781837585199
Format Hardback, Full colour, 176 Pages
Dimensions 246 x 192mm | 7.56 x 9.7"
RRP AUD $42.99 | GBP £20.99 | NZD $44.99 | USD $24.99