Curiosity & wonder
Every page is designed to make children ask “what else is out there?” and dream about the places they’ll visit someday.
About Sightseeing Sophie
Where every adventure begins
Sparking curiosity and a love of travel in young readers, one beautifully illustrated city at a time.
Our story
Children deserve to see the world
Sightseeing Sophie was born from a simple idea: children deserve to see the world, even before they can pack a suitcase. Through beautifully illustrated books, we take young readers on adventures to amazing cities around the globe.
Each book is carefully crafted with real landmarks, cultural facts and engaging stories that make learning feel like play. From the Eiffel Tower to the Great Wall of China, Sophie brings the wonder of travel right to your child’s bookshelf.
Our mission & values
Inspiring young explorers, one city at a time
Beautiful illustration
Hand-crafted artwork brings each city to life with warmth, color and detail that children and parents love.
Learning through play
Real facts about landmarks, culture and history are woven into fun stories that make learning feel like an adventure.
The people behind the pages
Written with love, illustrated with care
Author
Yola Thorp
Writes every one of Sophie’s adventures — all ten cities, from Boston to Cape Town.
Illustrator
Ayesha King
Illustrated Boston, New York, Rome, Moscow, Dubai, Hong Kong, Sydney, Cape Town.
Illustrator
Laura Page
Illustrated London and Paris.
10illustrated books
10cities to explore
3–8years old, the perfect age
5continents covered
Ready when you are
Start your child’s next adventure
Explore the collection and find the perfect city for your young reader.