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Go here, not there this fall
With nature’s spectacle of colorful autumn leaves as a backdrop, fall is a perfect time to travel—but many of the most popular places in the US are almost as busy as they are in the summer. Here, we pick the best alternative places to enjoy the season and escape the crowds. Santa Barbara, not Santa Monica (California) Everyone loves Santa Monica’s beautiful beach and famous pleasure pier, but not the relentless traffic of the surrounding LA sprawl. Santa Barbara, about a two-hour drive northwest, is a more relaxed seaside city.... Read more...
Europe's best summer destinations for families
Europe has long been considered a good bet when you have little ones (and not-so-little ones) in tow. It’s attractive both in terms of budget and travel time, while still offering plenty of exciting options to choose from. Whatever your interests, here are our suggestions for a great family getaway. London Best for: culture If you’re raising a brood of mini sophisticates, London can be surprisingly family-friendly in the summer. There’s an overwhelming amount to see and do, from historic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London, to... Read more...
Enter to Win a DK Solo: A Star Wars™ Story Book Bundle
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Download Your Free DK LEGO® Club Pack
Want to start a LEGO Club in your library but don't know where to get started? Or have a LEGO Club already but are looking for some inspiration for future sessions? DK's LEGO Club pack has the answers! The pack includes tips and information about: – starting a LEGO Club– choosing your LEGO Club session timing– building a LEGO Club library – DK LEGO activity ideas– LEGO inspiration for adults Download your free DK LEGO Club pack today. Read more...
Download Your DK LEGO® Club Pack
Want to start a LEGO Club in your library but don't know where to get started? Or have a LEGO Club already but are looking for some inspiration for future sessions? DK's LEGO Club pack has the answers! The pack includes tips and information about: – starting a LEGO Club– choosing your LEGO Club session timing– building a LEGO Club library – DK LEGO activity ideas– LEGO inspiration for adults Download your free DK LEGO Club pack today. Read more...
DK & START Art Fair: Tickets and Book Giveaway
Enter for the chance to win one of two masterpiece prize bundles in celebration of our book Art and our friends at START Art Fair. Prize bundle #1:Two copies of Art (RPP £30.00 each) Two START 2018 private view tickets Prize bundle #2:Two copies of Art (RPP £30.00 each) Two SMART 2018 fair tickets (RPP £12.50 each) To sign up, enter your details above by --:-- on -- -- 2018. If you've agreed to receive DK latest news, offers and competitions to your inbox, you may unsubscribe at any time from the... Read more...
Europe's best summer destinations for culture vultures
For those who like their Vitamin D served alongside a healthy dose of sophistication, Europe’s mainland capitals are the obvious summer choice. Whatever type of culture you’re after, city breaks can offer a dazzling array of world-class museums, art-filled galleries and historic architecture. Here are our top three picks. Vienna Best for: history and museums Home to Mozart, Beethoven, Shrödinger and Freud, it’s little wonder Vienna tops our list as a historical hotspot. Just a two-hour flight from London, the Austrian capital is packed with unmissable museums and fascinating tours... Read more...
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Europe's best summer destinations for beach lovers
With summer just around the corner, our thoughts are turning to sunshine and golden sands – but that doesn’t have to mean a lengthy plane journey. Here’s our shortlist of Europe’s best beach holidays for 2018, whether you’re looking for jaw-dropping scenery, adrenalin-filled seaside sports or pure summertime relaxation. The Greek Islands Best for: sightseeing Few locations are as iconically beautiful as the Greek Islands, from Santorini’s instantly recognisable blue-and-white villages to the isolated, unspoilt coves on Zakynthos. But they’re also historically unique; visitors can tour archaeological sites from which... Read more...
7 reasons to visit Copenhagen
There’s no denying that Denmark is fiercely fashionable. Regularly ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world, it is revered for its relaxed pace of life and liberal social attitudes, as well as its impeccable approach to design. At the heart of Danish culture is the country's quirky capital, Copenhagen, known as København to locals. Here, Lucy Richards reveals why you should make it your next city break. There's a rich and varied cultural scene Away from the hordes swarming around the Little Mermaid, Copenhagen has numerous sights... Read more...
6 of the best places for late-summer sun
In a month or so summer will draw to a close, with temperatures starting to drop and the high-season crowds beginning disperse – it’s the perfect time to plan a trip. Not only will you be treated to uncrowded cities and peaceful beaches, but the long and comfortably warm days are ideal for exploring without the midsummer heat. Here, we’ve rounded up six of the best destinations to soak up some late-summer sun. Read more...
12 Famous Sherlock Holmes Quotes
Delve into 12 of Holmes' most famous and fascinating quotes, taken from the Sherlock canon of 56 short stories and four novels.   Within the first few pages of his 1887 novel A Study in Scarlet, Conan Doyle establishes not only the eccentric and brilliant nature of his hero Holmes, but also the great detective's essential partnership with Watson, and his atmospheric vision of Victorian London.    The Sign of Four (1890) It is 1888 and Holmes, with no case to occupy him, resorts to cocaine, but a puzzle for Holmes to... Read more...
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International Education Newsletter
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October marks Black History Month in the UK and in Ireland. At DK we’ve put together some unique and inspiring titles that explore Black experiences, Black lives and allyship  to help reader learn, reflect, commemorate and celebrate Black History Month. Because we can all be alliesAs an ally you use your power-no matter how big or small-to support others. You learn, and try, and mess up, and try harder.In this collection of true stories, 17 critically acclaimed and bestselling YA authors get real about being an ally, needing an ally, and... Read more...
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Great resources for adventurous cyclists
Introduction text.If you enjoy cycling here a 6 great resources we've put together for you to use.  Read more...
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English for Everyone Junior series
English for Everyone Junior: Beginner’s Course and English for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day are perfect introductions to English grammar and vocabulary for children aged 6-9.  Aligned to the... Read more...
Promotion Taiwan
Eslite Taiwan just ran a DK Children book promotion in October. Throughout the whole month, DK Children books got special and highlighted spaces in their different shops, and there was a special page on their website too.Eslite also told us that giveaway items are very popular in Taiwan, especially branded items from famous publishers. So, besides price discounts, they also offered:- a DK snack bag with any online order over 999 New Taiwan dollar- a DK pencil case with offline purchase of any two selected DK titlesThe bookshop made special... Read more...
All books in DK's illustrated animal alphabet series
A list of all of the books in DK's illustrated animal alphabet series. The friendly, read-aloud text and delightful illustrations will have young animal-lovers smiling in no time as they learn new words. Have fun with your little one by pointing to the colourful illustrations that tell the story of all of these amazing animals. Book 1: A is for Ant Learn how ants work together, what they eat, and where they live. Filled with simple, fun facts, A is for Ant provides lots to talk about and is cleverly designed to encourage... Read more...
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Read The Extract: The Book of Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained
ABOUT THE BOOKGreat for those ages 7 - 9 years old, The Book of Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained explores every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures. It... Read more...
Trailer: Marvel Studios The Marvel Cinematic Universe An Official Timeline
The creators of Marvel Studios The Marvel Cinematic Universe An Official Timeline tell us what to expect from our most epic Marvel book yet. Read more...
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2024 DK Dinosaur Day Competition
Dinosaur Day Competition  Here at DK we know all there is to know about dinosaurs which is why we’re giving the power back to the kids and asking children to... Read more...
Furysong: Win a cosy reading bundle!
All you have to do to for your chance to win is purchase a copy of Furysong and fill out the form below. Terms and conditions apply. Read more...
The Map House: Maps, Annotated Giveaway Terms and Conditions
No purchase necessary to enter the prize draw.This prize draw is open to UK residents aged 18 years or over, with the exception of employees of the Promoter, their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion.Entries must be received by 11.59pm GMT on 16th November 2025. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any entries that are incomplete, illegible, corrupted or fail to reach the Promoter by the relevant closing date for any reason. Proof of posting or sending is not proof of receipt. Automatically generated entries and entries... Read more...
Halloween Children's Books Giveaway Terms and Conditions
No purchase necessary to enter the prize draw.This prize draw is open to UK residents aged 18 years or over, with the exception of employees of the Promoter, their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion.Entries must be received by 23:59 GMT on 07/11/2025. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any entries that are incomplete, illegible, corrupted or fail to reach the Promoter by the relevant closing date for any reason. Proof of posting or sending is not proof of receipt. Automatically generated entries and entries via agents... Read more...
DK Living Halloween Giveaway Terms and Conditions
No purchase necessary to enter the prize draw.This prize draw is open to UK residents aged 18 years or over, with the exception of employees of the Promoter, their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion.Entries must be received by 23:59 GMT on 07/11/2025. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any entries that are incomplete, illegible, corrupted or fail to reach the Promoter by the relevant closing date for any reason. Proof of posting or sending is not proof of receipt. Automatically generated entries and entries via agents... Read more...
Storm Giveaway
No purchase necessary to enter the prize draw.This prize draw is open to UK residents aged 18 years or over, with the exception of employees of the Promoter, their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion.Entries must be received by 11.59pm GMT on 4th November 2025. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any entries that are incomplete, illegible, corrupted or fail to reach the Promoter by the relevant closing date for any reason. Proof of posting or sending is not proof of receipt. Automatically generated entries and entries... Read more...
RHS Waterwise Garden Giveaway
Terms and Conditions 1. No purchase necessary to enter the prize draw. 2. This prize draw is open to UK residents aged 18 years or over, with the exception of employees of the Promoter, their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion. 3. Entries must be received by 11.59pm GMT on 27th October 2025. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any entries that are incomplete, illegible, corrupted or fail to reach the Promoter by the relevant closing date for any reason. Proof of posting or sending is not... Read more...
20-Minute Air Fryer Giveaway
Terms and Conditions 1. Purchase is necessary to enter this prize draw. 2. This prize draw is open to UK residents aged 18 years or over, with the exception of employees of the Promoter, their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion. 3. Entries must be received by 23.59 GMT on 5th November 2025. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any entries that are incomplete, illegible, corrupted or fail to reach the Promoter by the relevant closing date for any reason. Proof of posting or sending is not... Read more...
Lessons from a Default Parent Proof Giveaway
Terms and Conditions 1. No purchase necessary to enter the prize draw. 2. This prize draw is open to UK residents aged 18 years or over, with the exception of employees of the Promoter, their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion. 3. Entries must be received by 11.59pm GMT on 20th October 2025. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any entries that are incomplete, illegible, corrupted or fail to reach the Promoter by the relevant closing date for any reason. Proof of posting or sending is not... Read more...
Anthology Bookshop Day Giveaway Terms & Conditions
Whether it's walking with dinosaurs, soaring into space, or diving deep into the ocean's depths, every DK book is an invitation for your child to explore a new world. Read more...
Cabin Head and Tree Head Giveaway Terms & Conditions
Whether it's walking with dinosaurs, soaring into space, or diving deep into the ocean's depths, every DK book is an invitation for your child to explore a new world. Read more...
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Menolicious Book Tour
Join us for an exciting line up of events to celebrate the release of Mariella Frostrup and Belles Berry's cookbook, Menolicious. Menolicious is the essential cookbook for anyone navigating the challenges and changes... Read more...
Maps Annotated 2025 Giveaway Terms and Conditions
No purchase necessary to enter the prize draw.This prize draw is open to UK residents aged 18 years or over, with the exception of employees of the Promoter, their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion.Entries must be received by 11.59pm GMT on 12th October 2025. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any entries that are incomplete, illegible, corrupted or fail to reach the Promoter by the relevant closing date for any reason. Proof of posting or sending is not proof of receipt. Automatically generated entries and entries... Read more...