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Lovable puppy Buster and his pack of canine pals are off on a tour of the best parks and doggie destinations around the world. Spot the mutts amid the crowds in Central Park, search for them among the pampered pooches at a spa and find them causing havoc at a dog show. There are 17 intricately illustrated scenes to search and 9 delightful dogs to spot in every location. Readers can also have fun finding their favourite breeds among the 100 plus bonus dogs hidden throughout the book.

Sherlock Bones, the world’s greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr Jane Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure.Bones and Catson are on a train bound for Paris when another passenger, a famous magician, vanishes in the middle of the night. Catson is convinced of foul play ... but none of the other passengers seem to know anything about the magician. Was he on the train at all? And how is his disappearance connected with a fiendish plot to steal the world’s most famous painting, the Mona Lemur? Bones and Catson are up against it to reach Paris and solve the mystery before it’s too late.The third book in Buster’s Sherlock Bones mystery fiction series features 28 puzzles – including search games, mazes and maths conundrums – that are woven into the action, so the reader feels immersed in the exciting detective plot. Told across 14 chapters, this thrilling story is perfect for middle-grade readers. Also available in the series:9781780557502 Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels9781780557519 Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh's MaskPublishing in Autumn 2023:9781780559223 Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted Castle

Sherlock Bones, the world’s greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr Jane Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure.When a wealthy dog spots a ghostly figure haunting her castle in the Catpathian Mountains, she comes to Bones and Catson for help. Bones is convinced there’s no such things as ghosts ... but even he’s at a loss to explain the creepy sounds and strange goings-on that he and Catson encounter after a night in the crumbling castle. Things get even more spooky when Bones is suddenly called back to London, leaving Catson to crack the case on her own. Can Catson unmask the ghost and escape the haunted castle in one piece?The fourth book in Buster’s Sherlock Bones mystery fiction series features 28 puzzles – including spot-the-differences, number chains and tangled line games – that are woven into the action, so the reader feels immersed in the exciting detective plot. Told across 15 chapters, this thrilling story is perfect for middle-grade readers. Also available in the series:9781780557502 Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels9781780557519 Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh's Mask9781780559216 Sherlock Bones and the Mystery of the Vanishing Magician

Winner 2024 KZone/Total Girl Toy Awards - KZone: Kids Choice Award  Get your fill of feline facts in this definitive guide to cats from around the world with amazing illustrations and claw-some profiles and features!Large continent maps show the origin of 100 fascinating breeds including the fluff-tastic ragamuffin and hairless sphynx, plus get the lowdown on each cat's unique skills and find fact-packed spreads about cats in ancient Egypt, courageous cats, cute kittens, and more.Inside Atlas of Cats:100 awesome breeds and crossbreeds of domestic and wild cats from North and South America; Europe; Africa; Western and Northern Asia; Southern, Southeast and East Asia and AustralasiaLarge maps of each continent show where each cat originates fromAtlas of a cat's body provides readers with basic cat geography from their coat to their clawsLearn about a cat's amazing super senses plus discover how to speak catFun-packed profiles give details on each cat's personality traits, unique skills, and incredible adaptationsSpecial themed features cover courageous cats, cat shows, cute kittens, cats in ancient Egypt, oriental cats, natural instincts, wild cats, cat culture, record-breaking catsFrom the creative duo behind Lonely Planet's bestselling Atlas of Dogs: once again written by Frances Evans and featuring lively, light hearted illustrations by Kelsey Heaton Jam-packed with plenty of cat-titude, this is the purr-fect book for curious kids who want to learn more about one of the world's most beloved pets.

Take a wild ride into the world of horses and ponies with this awesome atlas of more than 100 incredible breeds from across the continents!Packed with gorgeous illustrations, marvellous maps and fascinating facts, discover a huge selection of horses and ponies from South America's Peruvian Paso to Asia's Orlov Trotter and Europe's Swedish Warmblood. Learn about each horse’s country of origin, physical characteristics and personality traits, and saddle-up for the ultimate horse and pony adventure.Inside Atlas of Horses and Ponies:Over 100 awesome breeds from North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and New ZealandLarge maps of each continent show where each horse and pony originates fromAtlas of a horse provides readers with a basic geography of their body from their coat to their tailLearn about a horse's amazing super senses plus discover how to talk horseFun-packed profiles give details on each horse's personality traits, characteristics and unique skillsSpecial themed features on: Super Senses, Caring for Horses, Foals, Donkeys and Mules, Working Horses, Mythical Horses, Horse Sports, Wild Horses, War Horses, and Record-Breaking HorsesFrom the author of Lonely Planet Kids’ bestselling Atlas of Dogs and Atlas of Cats: Frances EvansFeaturing beautiful and lively illustrations throughout by Adrienne Green Hot on the hooves of Atlas of Dogs and Atlas of Cats comes this entertaining follow-up for curious readers. Lonely Planet Kids’ Atlas of Horses and Ponies is a must-read for equestrian-loving children everywhere!

Explore the paw-some world of pooches in this definitive guide to dogs that’s packed with fun facts and illustrations. Large continent maps show the origin of 150 weird and wonderful breeds like the Greenland Dog with wicked sledging skills. Plus amazing Pooch Profiles provide size, coat and personality stats. Kids will love this who’s who of dogs!Discover bright and cheery dog diagrams to learn about their super senses and satisfy your canine curiosity with brilliant features about record-breaking hounds, fluffy film stars and more. Kids will meet some of the world’s most unique pups like Africa’s magnificent Basenji that doesn’t bark but yodels and the mighty Irish Wolfhound that towers above its four-pawed friends. Inside Atlas of Dogs:- 150 awesome breeds and crossbreeds from North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand- Large maps of each continent that show where each dog breed originates from- Atlas of a dog’s body and their super senses- Lively and colourful illustrations throughout with annotations that reveal unique and quirky dog facts and features- Pooch Profile detailing country of origin, size, coat and personality- Insightful Doggie Dictionary to help humans understand what their four-pawed pal is trying to say- Low-down of dogs with jobs including Hollywood hounds and courageous canines- Themed fun features that cover little dogs, gentle giants, heroic pups, doggie sports, furry film stars - and so much more- Plus, practical tips about just what it takes to look after your own waggy-tailed dog at homeFrom small dogs to tall dogs to lovers-of-the-great-outdoors dogs, this book will take curious readers on a woof-tastic journey across the continents. Written by Frances Evans and featuring incredibly cute illustrations by Kelsey Heaton, Atlas of Dogs shares wow-factor facts about our furry best friends. Perfect for kids who want to learn more about the history of dogs and puppy personalities, this beautiful hardcover atlas can be treasured forever.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 travelers, 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!

The paw-some follow up to Behind Every Great Woman is a Great Cat, Dogs are a Woman’s Best Friend showcases empowering stories of dog-loving women who changed the world.Dogs are humankind’s oldest and loyalist companions, bringing friendship, joy and comfort to the lives they touch. From Cleopatra to Michelle Obama, this inspiring book celebrates 30 women from all walks of life, including artists, writers and humanitarians, who have one thing in common – their love of dogs. Explore their stories and discover the faithful canines who have stood by their side. Along the way, readers can learn lessons for life from a dog’s perspective, discover some record-breaking dogs and take a test to find their paw-fect pooch match. Beautifully illustrated by Alissa Levy, an artist based in Germany who loves to capture female characters and animals in unusual everyday settings.Also available:Behind Every Great Woman is a Great Cat 9781912785063