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Bustling Cities of the World

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Bustling Cities of the World by Jana Sedlackova offers young readers a vibrant journey through some of the world's most lively cities. Bursting with colourful illustrations and engaging facts, the book provides a delightful exploration of cultures, landmarks, and city life from different corners of the globe, all tailored for curious minds. It's a captivating introduction to diverse urban landscapes, perfect for children with a sense of adventure.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're a young reader eager to explore vibrant urban landscapes around the globe. It offers a captivating journey through diverse cities, filled with colourful illustrations and engaging facts, ideal for sparking curiosity in children about different cultures and places.

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Bustling Cities of the World

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Age range 9 to 12

A unique guide to 30 of the world's most beloved cities, including 5 U.S. cities, accompanied by more than 1,000 gorgeous watercolour illustrations, matched by a vibrant writing style.

From the rain-soaked streets of London to the blooming cherry blossoms of Kyoto and the sun-scorched alleys of Cairo, this captivating book takes kids on a globe-trotting journey through the world's most picturesque cities.

It features more than 1,000 individual watercolour illustrations of 30 cities, including 5 cities from the USA:

  • New York
  • San Francisco
  • Miami
  • New Orleans
  • Santa Fe

By being immersed in the vibrant illustrations, kids will feel like they're right there in each location, whether they're boarding a red double-decker bus in London or zigzagging through crowds in a tuk-tuk in Cairo. As we stroll along streets steeped in history, we'll admire ancient monuments and marvel at some wonders of modern architecture. And when we're ready for a break, we can taste local delicacies, from croissants in France to sushi in Japan.

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The book features oversized, lively illustrations that showcase the major cities around the world like London, Cairo, and Sydney, capturing their unique attributes through detailed depictions of landmarks, foods, and districts. The colourful and engaging visual style serves as both an educational tool and leisure read, particularly captivating for children with its cohesive city-themed illustrations. Many reviewers praised its ability to inspire interactive learning and foster a curiosity about travel and cultures.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788000070025

Publisher: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 November 2023

Country: Czechia

Imprint: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Magdalena Konecna

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 239.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Children's book author Jana Sedlackova enjoys, among other things, singing in a choir and decorating gingerbread during Christmas. Her love for fairytales fuels her conviction that those who don't read them are still searching for the perfect one. She graduated from the School of Textile Design and Management in Brno, Czech Republic.

Magdalena Konecna illustrated her first book when she was only 17 years old. Her main sources of inspiration are her dreams and travels and the natural world. You can find her pictures on greeting cards and in notebooks, as well as in various publications. She lives and works in the Czech Republic.

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