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In the City I See

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In the City I See by Tori-Jay Mordey is a delightful children's book that explores the vibrant and diverse sights of the city through the eyes of a young observer. With vivid illustrations and rhythmic text, the book invites readers to experience the bustling urban landscape and spot all the unique details that make city life so special. It's an engaging journey of discovery, perfect for igniting a child's imagination.
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you appreciate vivid illustrations and stories that celebrate the vibrant life and diverse experiences found within cityscapes. It is perfect for young readers who are keen on exploring different perspectives and discovering the beauty and stories waiting in urban environments.

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Age range 3 to 8 In this delightful Early Childhood board book, Tori-Jay Mordey's graphic illustrations bring the city to life in all its colourful glory.

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SHORTLISTED, 2018 SPEECH PATHOLOGY AUSTRALIA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS, BIRTH TO THREE YEARS

In this delightful Early Childhood board book, Tori-Jay Mordey's graphic illustrations bring the city to life in all its colourful glory. Mordey's bold and painterly art style celebrates the pace of the cityscape, whether it be her built environment of tall buildings and big signs, or her moving panorama of long buses.

With a fresh and youthful eye, Tori-Jay captures the quirky gait of walking dogs and a jittery assembly of hungry pigeons as they share the streets with happy buskers and lots of people!

In the City I See is also a gentle snapshot of how our Indigenous culture is reflected in our cities. It will become a valuable and loved addition to family book collections and libraries in rural, regional and urban areas.

Third release of the Young Art Board Book series that showcases young Indigenous artists.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925360790

Publisher: Magabala Books

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 February 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Magabala Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tori-Jay Mordey

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 148.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 7

About the Author

Magabala Books is Australia's oldest independent Indigenous publishing house. Based in the pearling town of Broome in the far north of Western Australia, Magabala Books is one of the most remote publishing houses in the world. Magabala Books has commissioned a number of early childhood books, and has developed the text in-house with the assistance of early-childhood literacy and educational experts.

Tori-Jay Mordey is an established illustrator and artist based in Meanjin/Brisbane. Born on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait, she is descended from the Meriam and Maluyigal clans. Her published works include Bakir & Bi co-written with Jillian Boyd (2013), and In the City I See (2018). Her other works include illustrating the portrait of Cathy Freeman in Shout Out to the Girls (2018) and the Children s Picture Book A Blue Kind of Day (2022, Kokila).

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