Are you looking for the perfect children’s books about London to read to your kids? Whether you’re planning a trip to London or just want to introduce your child to the sights and stories of this iconic city, these London books are full of fun, adventure, and learning. From board books for toddlers to stories for slightly older children, here are some of the best London books for kids that your little explorers will love.
When we moved from New York to London, we read lots of kids’ books about London to prepare our son, and it worked really well. When we arrived, he loved spotting all the places we’d read about and reciting the facts!
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The Best Board Books About London for Toddlers
This section is about the best books about London for toddlers. Mainly board books with exciting, lift-the-flaps, sounds or sensory features. I have two boys under five, and they both like all of these. Further down, I will share some great London books for older kids as well!
1. Busy London by Marion Billet
This is a really sweet children’s book about London and is a perfect introduction to the city. Both my boys LOVE this one. It has push-and-pull sliders and a London Eye to spin around. It is also great for teaching fine motor skills!
2. Noisy London Bus by Marion Billiet
This book is by the same author, so it’s not surprising that this is another great toddler book about London. It’s slightly different as it is set on a red London bus, and it is also a noisy book!
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3. London Sounds by Sam Taplin
This is another London children’s book that both my kids enjoy. It mentions some key spots you’ll want to visit and has interactive buttons that make the sounds of London, such as the Buckingham Palace Changing of the Guard ceremony.
This is a really lovely story!
4. Jane Foster’s London by Jane Foster
This is a very sweet and beautifully illustrated baby book about London. It’s a simple one-picture and one-word per page book that is really great for getting toddlers excited about key London sights such a The Tower of London or a red phone box (phone booth to my American friends!)
My eldest (aged 4) is a little old for this one, but my baby enjoys it a lot!
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Best Children’s Books About London
Here are some London children’s books that probably aren’t suitable for a baby, but my 4-year-old loves and would highly recommend them! If you’re shopping for a preschooler or child, these are great choices!
5. Lonely Planet Pop-Up London
This is a really great, interactive book about London for children. The pop-up pages are really cool, and we learnt a lot of interesting things from this book. It doesn’t have too many words on each page so its easier for little kids to understand.
I think it was the one that made our 4-year-old most excited about moving to a new city!
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6. Paddington’s London Story Treasury by Michael Bond
This is a must-read London book for any little Paddington Bear fans and their grown-ups! This one has 4 London-themed Paddington Bear stories. They are slightly longer and make good plane entertainment for my eldest! Now we often read them at bedtime.
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7. A Walk in London by Salvatore Rubbino
I got this one in a charity shop shortly after we moved to London, and it was the best £1 I have spent in a long time! I almost didn’t buy it because I thought it might be too old for my 4-year-old, but he’s sat and read it with me so many times! It has so many interesting facts, and we have all learnt a lot from it.
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8. Look Inside London by Jonathan Melmoth
We have a whole range of these books (space, trains, telling the time, etc) and they are always popular with my 4-year-old! The lift-the-flap aspect of these kids’ books about London really keeps them engaged.
You can peek inside London’s most iconic attractions, such as the Tower of London, from the comfort of your own home! This book is packed with useful and interesting information about London that kids will love.
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Children’s Activity Books about London
I always like to have activity books on hand for my kids, to keep them busy on a flight, in a cafe or on the go! So here are a couple of great London children’s books that will keep little hands busy!
9. Things to Spot in London Sticker Book
This is perfect if you’re coming to London for the first time on vacation or holiday. As you see London’s most iconic landmarks, you can add your stickers! It also has interesting facts and lovely illustrations that kids will enjoy!
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10. First Sticker Book London
Stickers always go down well, and this children’s book about London has over 250 stickers inside! Guaranteed to keep young children entertained for a while!
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Thank you for reading this post about the best children’s books about London. I hope you enjoy some of these, and we have helped to prepare you for your trip to London!
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Happy Travelling,
