Kids' Travel Guide - UK & London

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The fun way to discover the UK & London–especially for kids Going on a family vacation to London?

Make sure your kids have a great time exploring the United Kingdom and exciting

London with the Kids' Travel Guide – UK & London. This special edition combines the highlights of both the KIDS’ TRAVEL GUIDE — UNITED KINGDOM and the

Kids’ TRAVEL GUIDE — LONDON. Together with Leonardo, their very own tour guide, your kids will have so much fun discovering the UK—its history and geography, its food and culture, and even some of its unusual expressions and superstitions. And they’ll get to know all about the city of

London and the best sites for children. Leonardo makes it interesting with "juicy information," challenging quizzes, special tasks, and colorful activities.

Leonardo will join your kids in every step of the journey, from packing at home to seeing the sights in London. And when you return home, the book will become a souvenir of your trip that kids can treasure for a lifetime.

You can also purchase books focusing on the city of London or the countries of the United Kingdom separately:

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We’ve talked a lot about the UK, now let’s talk about the people from the UK!

Culture and customs The UK really is a big mixture of many different cultures and customs! All four countries have their own very different ways and traditions.

Many other groups have also chosen to move to the UK over the years, and they brought their own customs with them.

The cultures of other European countries have influenced the UK too.

Leonardo will tell you some interesting things about British culture: The normal greeting is a handshake, although hugs are now very common between friends.

British people are often said to be quite reserved. This means they don’t show lots of emotions in public. This can make them seem pretty formal and dull at times! But they’re not really!

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Many Brits don’t like to hold eye contact for long.

Brits are known for drinking lots of tea!

Look around you … can you help Leonardo find more customs from the UK?

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UK superstitions There are lots of superstitions in the UK! Leonardo will tell you about some of them. (Do you have any of these in your country?)

Breaking a mirror brings seven years’ bad luck!

Opening an umbrella inside is bad luck. So is walking under a ladder, spilling salt, and putting new shoes on a table!

Lucky things include black cats, horseshoes (but only the right way up!), four-leafed clovers, and touching wood!

Try to take a picture of a black cat.

Do you know of any other UK superstitions?

Does your country have any superstitions?

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Take a picture of your favorite UK meal.

Help Leonardo find these different foods: Bread

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Cheese

Potato

Meat

Apple

Pie

Scone

Chicken

Peas

Fish

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What’s your favorite food from your country?

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