Boston
The Cradle of Liberty
Join Sophie as she explores Boston's iconic landmarks, from the Swan Boats to the golden State House dome.
- Swan Boats
- Public Garden
- State House dome
- Charles River
Illustrated travel books · Ages 3–8
Explore the world through Sophie’s eyes
Ten beautifully illustrated adventures that bring the world’s greatest cities — from the Eiffel Tower to the Sydney Opera House — right into story time.
10 cities, 5 continents
written by Yola Thorp
BostonNew YorkLondonParisRomeMoscowDubaiHong KongSydneyCape Town
Wicked!Hello!Cheers!Bonjour!Ciao!Privet!Marhaba!Néih hóu!G’day!Molo!
Where every adventure begins
Sightseeing Sophie was born from a simple idea: children deserve to see the world, even before they can pack a suitcase.
The collection
Pack your bags — ten cities are waiting
ScrollSwipe or use the arrows to fly from Boston to Cape Town
New York
The Big Apple
Sophie takes in the Big Apple's skyline, Central Park, and the incredible diversity of New York City.
- Statue of Liberty
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Central Park
- Hudson Harbor ferry
London
The Home of Big Ben
Sophie's London adventure takes her from Big Ben to Hyde Park, discovering that English isn't always the same!
- Big Ben
- Hyde Park
- Double-decker buses
- The London Eye
Paris
The City of Light
Sophie visits the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Versailles, and takes a magical riverboat cruise through Paris.
- Eiffel Tower
- The Louvre
- Versailles
- Seine riverboat
Rome
The Eternal City
Sophie explores ancient Rome, from the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain, and discovers the best pizza and gelato.
- The Colosseum
- Trevi Fountain
- Spanish Steps
- Vatican City
Moscow
A Winter Wonderland
Sophie discovers magical winter Moscow with its colorful buildings, unique foods, and surprising adventures.
- St Basil’s Cathedral
- Zaryadye Park
- Winter markets
- The ballet
Dubai
The City of Gold
Sophie explores the dazzling city of Dubai, from the Burj Khalifa to the bustling old souks.
- Burj Khalifa
- Old Dubai souks
- Desert camel ride
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
Hong Kong
The Fragrant Harbor
Sophie explores Hong Kong from Victoria Peak to the Big Buddha, then ventures to Beijing's Great Wall.
- Victoria Peak
- Junk boats
- The Big Buddha
- The Great Wall
Sydney
The Harbor City
Sophie explores Sydney's Opera House, Harbor Bridge, Royal Botanic Garden, and Bondi Beach.
- Opera House
- Harbor Bridge
- Royal Botanic Garden
- Bondi Icebergs
Cape Town
The Mother City
Sophie discovers Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap's colorful houses, and the rich history of Cape Town.
- Table Mountain
- Bo-Kaap
- Safari & the Big Five
- District Six
From Sightseeing Sophie in Cape Town
Every spread is beautifully illustrated, packed with real landmarks, local flavors and little details waiting to be found on every read.
Peek inside
Little details on every page
Story pages full of real places, and an illustrated city map in every book. Tap any page to take a closer look.
Inside every book
Small books, big adventures
Real landmarks, lovingly illustrated
From the Colosseum to Table Mountain, every sight Sophie visits is a real place your child can find on a map — and one day visit.
Say hello around the world
How do you say hello in Sophie’s cities? Here’s a head start.
Bonjour!
Paris
Local treats to try
Gelato in Rome, pretzels in New York, Boston cream pie by the river.
An illustrated city map
Every adventure includes a map of the city. Hover to explore it.
Made for ages 3–8
Story-time adventures to share at bedtime — and to pore over again and again.
Ten cities to collect
Little explorers love lining the whole collection up on the shelf. Which city will be first?
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Meet the explorer
Say hello to Sophie
Sophie is a curious little girl who travels the world with her mom and dad. Along the way she tastes the local treats, discovers new traditions, makes new friends, and finds out just how big and wonderful the world really is.
Her adventures are written by Yola Thorp and illustrated by Ayesha King and Laura Page.
Wish you were here
Postcards from Sophie
psst — you can drag them around!
Dear friends,
Today I tossed a coin into the Trevi Fountain — there’s a special way to do it! Then pizza, pasta AND gelato. Everything tastes better in Rome.
Dear friends,
Whoosh! We zoomed up the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the whole world. Then we rode camels across the golden desert!
Dear friends,
G’day! We climbed all the way up the Sydney Harbor Bridge, then took a dip in the Bondi Icebergs pool. Wish you were here!
Dear friends,
New York has a grand view for everyone! I saw the skyline from a skyscraper, a ferry, and a very surprising seat in Central Park.
Good questions
Questions from grown-ups
Everything parents, teachers and gift-givers usually ask. Can’t find yours? We’re always happy to help.
Sightseeing Sophie books are written and illustrated for ages 3–8 — perfect for early readers, though plenty of younger explorers love the pictures during story time too.
There are ten adventures so far: Boston, New York, London, Paris, Rome, Moscow, Dubai, Hong Kong, Sydney and Cape Town. You can browse them all on our books page.
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Ready for take-off?
Where will Sophie take you next?
Choose a city, open the first page, and let the adventure begin.