See Inside Famous Palaces

Every day, Sam takes the same old sheep up the same old mountain. What can he do to make life more exciting? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Also available as an ebook with narration in British English (on tablets that support audio).Open the gates of the world's most famous palaces, from the sun-splashed courtyards of the Alhambra to the dazzling rooms of Versailles. There are over 90 flaps for children to lift, revealing the great halls of the Forbidden City in Imperial China, the tiled pavilions of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul and the beautiful bedrooms of Hampton Court. Eight of the most magnificent palaces from around the world, throughout time, all illustrated in immaculate detail for children to explore. With internet links to websites with virtual tours and more information via the Usborne Quicklinks website.