Explore the Solar System book cover
Mercury and The Sun book pages
Illustrated lift-the-flap book pages with space-themed illustrations.

Explore the Solar System: A Fold-Out, Lift-the-Flap Book

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Travel through the Solar System and explore its planets and their many moons, spot asteroids and comets, and fly past the International Space Station in this exciting journey through space, created in partnership with the European Space Agency.

The perfect introduction to space and the Solar System for children:

  • Each page features flaps to open and fold-out elements, adding an element of discovery for kids to engage with.
  • A highly factual look inside our Solar System, with content created in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA).
  • A fantastic gift for kids ages 5+ who love space, with sturdy pages and a ribbon-tie closure making this a cherishable space book for kids.


When you’re finished exploring the engaging fold-out pages, flip the book to reveal all sorts of interesting facts about our Solar System on the reverse. Timeless and highly engaging, Explore the Solar System is a must-have gift book for curious young minds.

Anja Sušanj is an illustrator based in Rijeka, Croatia. She mostly creates editorial and book illustrations, with a particular emphasis on work aimed at children. Anja's art is often influenced by slavic myths and legends, as well as nature, that she draws a lot of inspiration from.
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK Children
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 2 Oct. 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 22 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0241758084
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 644 g
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.2 x 2.5 x 26.7 cm

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Explore the Solar System: A Fold-Out, Lift-the-Flap Book
£19.99

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