Illustrated history of London, from Roman times when it was called Londinium, down through the Middle Ages, the Tudors, Victorian London, landmarks such as the bridges over the Thames, and London today, one of the historic cities in the world. (Oversize picture book)

The Case of the Left-Handed Lady
Nancy Springer

Imagine if Sherlock Holmes had a younger sister, and here she is, Enola Holmes, a spirited, independent teenager, with a new case in London. Lady Cecily has disappeared – did she elope, was she kidnapped, or was she mesmerized? Enola adopts the perfect disguises to solve the case. (Chapter book)

Enola's mysteries continue in: The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets

Sherlock Holmes couldn't solve his cases without the Baker Street Irregulars, homeless boys in London. What's the connection between a secret chronicle stolen from the royal family and the suspicious deaths of a famous tightrope team? Holmes sends the Irregulars to the circus to investigate. (Chapter book)

Shakespeare's Globe: An Interactive Pop-Up Theatre
Toby Forward, Juan Wijngaard

Open the book and out pops a replica of the Globe, William Shakespeare's playhouse. With paper characters and playbooks, stage your own scenes from twelve different Shakespeare plays in the pop-up theatre. Go backstage with the illustrated companion booklet. Captivating, and fun for kids and parents alike. (Activity pack)

A country goose, Willoughby Waddle, comes to London, but nearly ends up in the soup pot, until he meets a kindly playwright, William Shakespeare. As As Shakespeare scribbles all night to finish his play, Willoughby turns out to be a very useful goose. Fun for little ones.
(Picture book)

Lady Grace, Maid of Honour to Queen Elizabeth I, has to choose between three unwanted suitors, but in short order, one suitor is found dead by poison, the other is tossed into prison, and the third has disappeared. An ingenious historical mystery that takes you into Elizabethan court life at Whitehall Palace. (Chapter book)

At the Sign of the Star: A True and Faithful Narrative
Katherine Sturtevant

Meg Moore's favorite place in all the world is her father's bookshop, at the sign of the Star. Meg not only reads all the books in the shop, but yearns to write herself, and for her father to publish her work. Her chance comes when a dear friend is captured by pirates, and returns with a story to tell. (Chapter book)

1735.Young Forrest Harper lives in the Tower of London, but he's not a prisoner – his father is the Ravenmaster. There's a new prisoner in the Bloody Tower, Maddy, daughter of a Scottish rebel, and her life is in mortal danger. Gripping story and Tower of London legend and lore. (Chapter book)

In The Time Travelers, Peter and Kate ended up in 18th century England, but now Kate has returned to the 21st century, unexpectedly accompanied by the villainous Tar Man, while Peter is stranded in the past. The Tar Man cuts quite a scene in contemporary London, wearing a three-cornered hat and black cape, galloping on a horse with the police hot of his trail. A dashing, spirited adventure that crisscrosses London past and present. (Chapter book)

Before you visit the the house where Charles Dickens wrote Oliver Twist, here's Dickens' novels, told as stories with lots of lively illustrations that evoke familiar characters and Victorian London. This is a gem. (Picture book)

Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens, Les Martin

Adapation of the classic story, Oliver Twist runs away from the orphanage to London. Tired and hungry, he falls into the clutches of the 'artful Dodger,' and the master thief, Fagin. Colorful adventure, set in Victorian times. (Easy reader)

Older kids will also enjoy this illustrated abridged version: Oliver Twist

Easy-to-read version of the classic scary story, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Kindly Dr. Jekyll is one of the best doctors in London, until he drinks the red liquid, which turns him into the evil Mr. Hyde. (Easy reader)

Montmorency: Thief, Liar, Gentleman?
Eleanor Updale

Montmorency is no ordinary thief in 19th century London. While recovering from injuries in a burglary, Montmorency hatches an ingenious plan for daring robberies, using the sewers of London to escape. By night he roams the underground tunnels in a grubby disguise, to emerge as the polished gentleman Montmorency by day. An exciting London adventure in another century, and a good teen read. (Chapter book)

Don't miss another historical thriller with Montmorency: Montmorency on the Rocks

For Ted and his sister Kate, their favorite thing to do in London is “fly the Eye,” ride the giant ferris wheel. But when they take their cousin Salim to the London Eye, he disappears without a trace. Ted and Kate follow a trail of clues all over the city to find Salim, before it’s too late. (Chapter book)

Westminster Abby
Micol Ostow

Abby Capshaw thinks summer study in London is just what she needs to shake things up – new snacks (chips with vinegar, Guinness, Cadbury's chocolates), new places (flea markets, Whispering Gallery at St. Paul's, nightclubs), and a cute boy named Ian. (Chapter book)

You can't go to the Paddington train station, ride the escalators in the underground, or eat sticky cream and jam buns, without wondering if, you too, will run into that delightful "bear from Darkest Peru." A perfect book to read aloud. (Chapter book)

And here's all new adventures of this beloved bear in London: Paddington Here and Now

Charming retelling of the tale of Dick Whittington, a penniless boy who seeks his fortune in London. Hard-working Dick earns money to buy a tabby cat, the cat in turn, produces riches beyond his wildest dreams, and Dick becomes the Lord Mayor of London. A delightful London legend. (Picture book)

Discover royalty in London, past and present - from Westminster Abbey, where all the English monarchs have been crowned since 1066, to palaces, and royal sites to see in London, plus a day in the life of the Queen. (Picture book)

Fun facts about the sights in London, each with a matching sticker. Over 100 stickers of things to see on the streets, along the river, details of monuments and museums. This is a great way to start exploring London. (Sticker book)

Illustrated map of London for kids, with all the fun places to go, plus stickers to put on the map from your visit - where you took a boat ride, went to the theaters, learned about mummies, played in the park and more. (Map)

Take a trip through London, old and new – the smallest church St. Ethelburga, Piccadilly Circus, Guardsmen in front of Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, tea time at four, Tower of London, the Underground trains, mummies in the British Museum, the Old Curiosity Shop, and more. Whimsical illustrations capture the panorama and fun of London, this is a classic. (Picture book)