Celebrate festivals, world holidays and other special events all year round with this fun-packed Children's Almanac.

Every month find out what's happening in nature, astronomy, sports, science, the world and more.

Updated with two thirds new content for 2026, inside you’ll find:

• A calendar of events and special days for every month
• What to spot in nature and simple things to grow through the seasons
• Things to look for in the night sky
• Amazing environmental stories from around the world
• Upcoming sporting events with facts, stats and useful info
• Exciting new technology and incredible inventions
• History and traditions of religious festivals and special days from around the world

With things to do, recipes, crafts and puzzles, it’s the ideal gift to last the whole year!

Collins makes books full of ideas, creativity, hands-on activities and opportunities to find out more about the things that interest children. We want our books to inspire and entertain them, celebrate their passions and interests and support their emotional wellbeing. We also want to help children be aware of our impact on the planet, which is why all of our books are carefully made with responsibly sourced materials.