Alexa Ward – författare

“Impactful”, “Engaging”, “Vibrant” ― School Library Journal“Ticket to independence, creativity and family adventure” ― Parenthood360“Fuel your wanderlust” ― Total Girl Magazine“Guaranteed to have you wishing your grown-up guides were this cool” ― Parenthood360Get ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid's travel guides featuring the most amazing cities around the world. Rome, here we come! Did you know that most of Rome's statues were originally painted in bright colours, or that there is an entire country within the city, or that Rome is home to cat colonies where furry felines live and lounge? Ignite curious minds with this fascinating guidebook for children and unlock the magic of Rome once and for all. Inside A Kid's Guide to Rome: The perfect introduction to Rome for kids  Take with you on your travels or make epic discoveries from the comfort of home Packed with wow-factor facts, 'what's the difference?' challenges and vibrant photography Reveals 'Secrets of the City' and spotlights weird, wacky and lesser-known sights (you can even visit ancient toilets!) Insider scoop on how to get around using public transport; places to play; epic views; where and what to eat; a hub of history; modern marvels; gardens and outdoor spaces; wildlife in the city; and more Awesome illustrated maps provide kids with an overview of Rome's top sights and rioni (districts)  Written by Alexa Ward, an editor, children's author, wildlife enthusiast and aspiring ornithologist   The ultimate one-stop shop for mini-explorers to learn all about Rome - plus discover more amazing cities in the series including Paris, London and New York City. Let the adventure begin!

Get crafty with super fun sewing projects for kids ages 6 to 9!From an adorable Needle House to an awesome Pizza Pencil Case, there are so many things that can be sewn with just a needle and thread. Packed with beginner techniques for both hand sewing and machine sewing, Sewing for Kids takes you stitch-by-stitch from threading a needle to making your own Fingerless Gloves.Get started with the ins and outs of hand sewing, like how to tie a knot or sew a whipstitch, and before you know it, you'll be sewing on a sewing machine! Wow your friends with your own hand-sewn Fruit Purse—then, take your sewing up a notch with machine projects like a Winter Beanie and Shark Tail Blanket.Sewing for beginners—Start stitching with easy-to-understand techniques, safety rules, basic stitches to build on, and tips for filling your sewing kit.Something for everyone—These fun and funky hand-sewing and machine-sewing projects increase in difficulty so you can get comfortable sewing and then practice your skills.So much to choose from—Have a blast sewing handmade goods, like a Sloth Backpack Charm, a Tic-Tac-Toe Pillow, and a Beanbag Chair—and customize your crafts with tips to make them your own.With this sewing book for kids, you'll have tons of fun and learn an impressive skill you'll use for the rest of your life.

Bringing planet earth to life, this colourful and fun addition to Lonely Planet Kids takes you on a trip around the world that you’ll never forget. Filled with continental and regional maps, lively text, an entry for every country on the planet, plus mind-blowing facts, and an emphasis on the species that live on our planet, this is an essential resource for young readers wanting to learn about the world.With 240 pages of illustrated maps, engaging infographics, mind-blowing photography and a large dose of humour, this fun and informative world guide, written by children’s author and wildlife enthusiast Alexa Ward, is the definitive guide to what our planet is really like. From exploration of indigenous peoples all over the globe, to illustrations of festivals in Brazil and each country’s individual history, young readers will be enticed to go on a journey to some of the furthest corners of the globe, learning intriguing facts as they go. Take a trip around the world that you’ll never forget with the Amazing World Atlas!About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids – an imprint of the world’s leading travel authority Lonely Planet – published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

“Impactful”, “Engaging”, “Vibrant” ― School Library Journal“Ticket to independence, creativity and family adventure” ― Parenthood360“Fuel your wanderlust” ― Total Girl Magazine“Guaranteed to have you wishing your grown-up guides were this cool” ― Parenthood360Get ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid's travel guides featuring the most amazing cities around the world. New York City, here we come!Did you know that New York City is home to one of the first playgrounds in the United States, or that the highest point in the city is 100 storeys up, or that an alligator was once found in an NYC sewer? Ignite curious minds with this fascinating guidebook for children and unlock the magic of the Big Apple once and for all.Inside A Kid's Guide to New York City: The perfect introduction to New York City for kids Take with you on your travels or make epic discoveries from the comfort of homePacked with wow-factor facts, 'what's the difference?' challenges and vibrant photography Reveals 'Secrets of the City' and spotlights weird, wacky and lesser-known sights (there's even a dog museum!)Insider scoop on how to get around using public transport; places to play; epic views; where and what to eat; heading to Broadway; New York City's kaleidoscope of culture; gardens and outdoor spaces; wildlife in the city; and moreAwesome illustrated maps provide kids with an overview of New York City's top sights and boroughsWritten by Alexa Ward, an editor, children's author, wildlife enthusiast and aspiring ornithologist  The ultimate one-stop shop for mini-explorers to learn all about New York City - plus discover more amazing cities in the series including Paris, Rome and London. Let the adventures begin!

Get ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid's travel guides featuring the most amazing countries around the world. Italy, here we come!Did you know that Italy is home to the Temple of Sound–the fastest car racing track in the world, or that there's a gelato museum where you can taste Italy's famous creamy dessert, or that you can visit a flooded medieval crypt that's full of goldfish? Ignite curious minds with this fascinating guidebook for children and unlock the magic of Italy once and for all.Inside A Kid's Guide to Italy:The perfect introduction to Italy for kids Take with you on your travels or make epic discoveries from the comfort of homePacked with wow-factor facts, 'what's the difference?' challenges,vibrant photography, and moreShowcases all the top spots with the insider scoop on how to get around, super celebrations, hidden gems, tasty treats, and secret and surprising places (there's even a gladiator school in Rome!)Awesome illustrated maps show kids the city's top sightsWritten by Alexa Ward with a lively and engaging style throughout. Alexa is an editor, children's writer, and author of Lonely Planet Kids' A Kid's Guide to New York City and America's National Parks The ultimate one-stop shop for mini-explorers to learn all about Italy. Let the adventure begin!