“What are the best Children’s books about London ?” We looked at 198 of the top Kids London books, aggregating and ranking them so we could answer that very question!

The top 23 titles, all appearing on 2 or more “Best Kids London ” book lists, are ranked below by how many lists they appear on. The remaining 150+ titles, as well as the lists we used are in alphabetical order at the bottom of the page.

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Top 23 Best Children’s Books About London

23 .) A Little Princess written by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Lists It Appears On:

• Diary Of A Londoness
• Goodreads

Sara Crewe, a pupil at Miss Minchin’s London School, is left in poverty when her father dies, but is later rescued by a mysterious benefactor.

22 .) Dodsworth in London written by Tim Egan

Lists It Appears On:

• Kids Are A Trip
• Walking On Travels

Despite a dart-throwing episode at a local pub and a case of mistaken identity, Dodsworth and his mischievous duck companion receive a royal invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace during their trip to London.

21 .) Ghost Knight written by Cornelia Funke

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• Kids Are A Trip

Eleven-year-old Jon Whitcroft and new friend Ella summon the ghost of Sir William Longspee, who may be able to protect Jon from a group of ghosts that threatens him harm from the day he arrives at Salisbury Cathedral’s boarding school. Includes historical notes.…

20 .) London Eye Mystery written by Siobhan Dowd

Lists It Appears On:

• Kids Are A Trip
• Lost In Landmarks

When Ted and Kat’s cousin Salim disappears from the London Eye ferris wheel, the two siblings must work together–Ted with his brain that is “wired differently” and impatient Kat–to try to solve the mystery of what happened to Salim.

19 .) Peter Pan written by J. M. Barrie

Lists It Appears On:

• Kids Are A Trip
• Lost In Landmarks

The adventures of Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up.

18 .) Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Lists It Appears On:

• A Lady In London
• Kids Are A Trip

The next elegant edition in the Knickerbocker Classic series isThe Complete Sherlock Holmescomprised of 4 full-length novels and 56 short stories featuring the worlds most famous pipe-smoking detective. Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle between the years 1867 and 1927, the legendary Sherlock Holmes employed his mastery of deductive reasoning and expert sleuthing to solve an arraying of complex and harrowing cases. From his home 221B Baker Street in London – the legendary Sherlock Holmes (accompanied by his loyal companion and chronicler, Dr. Watson) baffled policemen and became famous worldwide for his remarkable observations and even more eccentric habits. Featuring a foreword from renowned Holmes scholar, Daniel Stashower.…

17 .) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1) written by C.S. Lewis

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• Kids Are A Trip

Four English school children find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist Aslan, the golden lion, to triumph over the White Witch who has cursed the land with eternal winter.

16 .) The London Noisy Book written by Marion Billet

Lists It Appears On:

• Walking On Travels
• Wander Must Family

It’s time to visit London—what a noisy city! Watch out for the beeping double-decker buses. Mind the gap on the tube and hear Big Ben chime the hour. Find out who’s roaring at the Natural History Museum and listen to the monkeys chitter chatter at ZSL London Zoo. Finish off the day with a royal visit to Buckingham Palace: remember to look out for the naughty crown jewel thief on every page! The London Noisy Book has 10 sounds to listen to, including a genuine Big Ben chime and “mind the gap” recording. Young children will love pressing the noises as they discover the sights in this hustling, bustling book about London.

15 .) The Queen’s Knickers written by Nicholas Allan

Lists It Appears On:

• BBC America
• Kids Are A Trip

Describes Her Majesty’s undergarments including: her Christmas knickers (decorated with holly), the Royal Knickers (encrusted with precious stones and first worn by Queen Victoria), and the various travelling knickers (equipped with parachute or inflatible raft depending on her mode of travel).…

14 .) The Secret Garden written by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• Kids Are A Trip

Ten-year-old Mary comes to live in a lonely house on the Yorkshire moors and discovers an invalid cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden.

13 .) The Story of London written by Richard Brassey

Lists It Appears On:

• Lost In Landmarks
• Walking On Travels

Examines the history of London from the beginning to the present day.

12 .) The Time Travelers written by Linda Buckley-Archer

Lists It Appears On:

• Kids Are A Trip
• Wander Must Family

1763. Gideon Seymour, cutpurse and gentleman, hides from the villainous Tar Man. Suddenly the sky peels away like fabric and from the gaping hole fall two curious-looking children. Peter Schock and Kate Dyer have fallen straight from the twenty-first century, thanks to an experiment with an antigravity machine. Before Gideon and the children have a chance to gather their wits, the Tar Man takes off with the machine — and Kate and Peter’s only chance of getting home. Soon Gideon, Kate, and Peter are swept into a journey through eighteenth-century London and form a bond that, they hope, will stand strong in the face of unfathomable treachery.

11 .) The Wind in the Willows written by Kenneth Grahame

Lists It Appears On:

• BBC America
• Kids Are A Trip

The escapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the English countryside–Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger.

10 .) A Walk in London written by Salvatore Rubbino

Lists It Appears On:

• Lost In Landmarks
• Walking On Travels
• Wander Must Family

A child’s-eye view of London top attractions blends lively artwork with fascinating facts, and features a sweeping gatefold of the city skyline.

9 .) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Harry Potter, #1) written by J.K. Rowling

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• Kids Are A Trip
• Lost In Landmarks

Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.

8 .) Maisy Goes To London written by Lucy Cousins

Lists It Appears On:

• Books With Baby
• Walking On Travels
• Wander Must Family

When Maisy and her friends visit London, they go on a whirlwind tour of the city on a double-decker bus, a water taxi, and an underground train.

7 .) The BFG written by Roald Dahl

Lists It Appears On:

• BBC America
• Goodreads
• Kids Are A Trip

Captured by a giant! The BFG is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and jumbly. It’s lucky for Sophie that he is. Had she been carried off in the middle of the night by the Bloodbottler, the Fleshlumpeater, the Bonecruncher, or any of the other giants-rather than the BFG-she would have soon become breakfast. When Sophie hears that they are flush-bunking off in England to swollomp a few nice little chiddlers, she decides she must stop them once and for all. And the BFG is going to help her!

6 .) The London Eye Mystery (London Eye Mystery, #1) written by Siobhan Dowd

Lists It Appears On:

• Diary Of A Londoness
• Goodreads
• Wander Must Family

5 .) The Queen’s Hat written by Steve Antony

Lists It Appears On:

• Books With Baby
• Diary Of A Londoness
• Walking On Travels

A sudden gust of wind takes the Queen’s favorite hat and blows it all over London, as the Queen’s men give chase.

4 .) This is London written by Miroslav Šašek

Lists It Appears On:

• Kids Are A Trip
• Lost In Landmarks
• Walking On Travels
• Wander Must Family

A pictorial tour of the capital of England, presenting drawings of her historic buildings and monuments, traditions, transportation, and the daily activities of her many inhabitants and visitors.

3 .) Katie In London written by James Mayhew

Lists It Appears On:

• Kids Are A Trip
• London Mums Magazine
• Lost In Landmarks
• Walking On Travels
• Wander Must Family

Katie, Jack, and Grandma enjoy a visit to London, England.

2 .) Madeline in London written by Ludwig Bemelmans

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• Kids Are A Trip
• Lost In Landmarks
• Walking On Travels
• Wander Must Family

Madeline and the other girls travel to London to visit their former neighbor on his birthday.

1 .) A Bear Called Paddington (Paddington, #1) written by Michael Bond

Lists It Appears On:

• A Lady In London
• BBC America
• Books With Baby
• Goodreads
• Lost In Landmarks
• Wander Must Family

The Browns first met Paddington on a railway station – Paddington station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from darkest Peru.

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