Description
About the book. Small moments from a holiday can be wonderful to preserve. Create Your Own Travel Journal is a fill-in diary where children can write, draw, and collect impressions from their journey. This hardback journal from Lonely Planet Kids features an elastic closure and a format designed for travel.
Content. The prompts provide ideas for drawing the view from the room, writing about a good meal, and describing a favorite experience. Children can create a postcard, draw people they meet, note down songs from the trip, and use ticket stubs to form a city skyline. It also includes suggestions for small games, stories, and a simple flip-book animation. The pages are filled with the child’s own answers and pictures.
Who is this book suitable for? Suitable for children who enjoy drawing or storytelling. The journal can be used for a few minutes each day or filled in when something memorable happens. An adult can assist with the English text. After the trip, it becomes a personal keepsake for the family to browse together, capturing the child’s unique perspective on the journey.
Use and activities. Read the instructions together with an adult when English words require explanation, and let the child choose an activity that seems exciting. Set aside a small workspace and gather what you need for the chosen activity before starting. It is recommended to complete one page or project at a time, allowing space for creative solutions. Let the child explain their thoughts and use the illustrations as support to understand the tasks. Feel free to switch between writing, drawing, and other activity types if the child wants variety or a short break. The activities can serve as a starting point for conversations, even though the instructions and labels in the product are in English. Exploring a suggestion together can be just as rewarding as completing all the tasks at once.
About the edition. English-language publication, published 2023. 96 pages. ISBN 9781837581047.
