• Combining the planet’s weirdest facts with the coolest and strangest true stories
• From bizarre beaks and brilliant butterflies to liquid trees, intriguing instruments and spinning storms.
• Explores animals, geography, science, the environment, human achievement and lots more
• The perfect book for fans of Guinness World Records and Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

Whether it's weird wildlife, spectacular structures, strange sports or extraordinary inventions, this 2026 children's annual is sure to entertain!

The National Geographic Kid is curious about the world around them, empowered in the face of challenges and responsible for others and the natural world. Combining these principles with the international educational heritage of Collins, this partnership is a natural fit for books that are funny, weird, exploratory, educational and loved by children.