Description
About the book. The Flag Book explains the colors, patterns, and symbols of flags, and delves into the stories behind them. Lonely Planet Kids compiles national flags from around the world, along with other ways flags are used. This is the second edition, published in October 2026, with 184 pages and text by Moira Butterfield.
Content. Maps, photographs, and illustrations accompany explanations of the flags’ background and significance. The content is organized by continent, with special sections on pirate flags, sports flags, signal flags, and international flags, among others. The book also covers older flags and the use of flags on ships and aircraft. The sample pages shown include a table of contents and flags from American states.
Who is this book suitable for? For children who notice flags on buildings, in sports, or on maps and want to learn more about what they represent. The book can be used to compare patterns, find a familiar country, and discover new symbols. The English texts can be read together with an adult. This is a fact book about flags with illustrated spreads and explanations.
Read together and discover more. Read together with an adult who can help with English words, and let the child choose a topic they want to explore further. Feel free to take one spread at a time, and allow time to study the pictures before moving on to the text. Talk about similarities and differences between what you see, and connect the reading to something the child already knows. Flip back to favorite pages and find a new detail or a question you can investigate further. A short reading session can spark many conversations, especially when the child gets to point out what piques their curiosity. Feel free to use a map or another book alongside to put a place or topic into a larger context. Alternate between reading aloud and describing the illustrations in Norwegian, so that new English concepts become easier to understand. Adapt the pace according to interest and reading experience, and let the next reading session begin where curiosity leads you.
About the edition. English book, published 2026. 184 pages. 2nd edition. ISBN 9781837588695.
