Description
About the book. Hidden Wonders takes curious children to over 150 unusual places around the globe. The discoveries here are all about the unexpected: caves, lakes, strange structures, and places that spark curiosity to explore further. This is the second edition, published in 2026, with 240 pages.
Content. The book combines photographs with facts and short stories about natural phenomena and man-made landmarks. Among the topics are ice caves, glowing lakes, labyrinths, grottoes, and a beach where pigs swim. The spreads are organized by longitude, following a journey around the globe from 180 degrees. Churchill in Canada and its polar bears also feature in the sample pages shown.
Who is this book suitable for? For children who enjoy searching for unexpected details in the world, and adults who want a shared book about nature, geography, and curious places. The book can be opened at any random spread or followed around the globe. The photographs make it well suited for conversations about what places look like, while the English text provides more background for readers who want to know why they are special.
Read together and discover more. Read together with an adult who can help with English words, and let the child explain what they notice in the pictures. Take one spread at a time, and leave room for questions that come up along the way. It’s fine to flip back to a favorite topic and discover more details next time. Let the illustrations be a starting point for conversation, and connect what you read to things the child knows from everyday life. The book can be used at home, at the library, or as a change of pace between other activities on a trip. Choose a reading pace suited to the child’s interest and familiarity with English; a short session can give plenty to talk about. A physical picture book lets the child show, point, and share their discoveries with others, without following a set reading order.
About the edition. English book, published 2026. 240 pages. 2nd edition. ISBN 9781837588732.
