The High Line

Name: The High Line
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419756702
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A Park to Look Up To

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Summary

The High Line is a delightful children's book that explores the journey of a young protagonist who discovers the wonders of New York City's High Line. As they walk along the elevated park, vibrant illustrations depict the blend of nature and urban life, sparking curiosity and imagination in young readers.
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Format: Hardback

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Enjoy this delightful journey through an imaginative story that captures the spirit of adventure and creativity. Young readers will be enchanted by the vibrant illustrations and engaging narrative that brings a unique setting to life with charm and whimsy. Perfect for sparking curiosity and inspiring a love for nature and exploration.

The High Line

Description

Imagine a very different New York City—one whose streets are filled with horses and buggies and people on foot. Now imagine the vehicles that shared the road—block-long freight trains trying to deliver goods to the west-side factories. How did New York in the 1800s solve the problem of trains barreling through busy city streets? They built the High Line. But the High Line’s story doesn’t end there. Once cars became common, innovative New Yorkers began to find and fight for new ways to breathe life into the old, raised train tracks.

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The High Line is celebrated for documenting a remarkable urban renewal project, combining stylish watercolour illustrations with a narrative that captures diverse city life and the natural beauty of the transformed space. Kirkus commends it as a vibrant tribute, while Booklist highlights its informative text and dynamic artwork, making it a distinguished introduction to both the urban park and its neighbourhoods.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419756702

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Victoria Tentler-Krylov is a trained and practicing architect, as well as a children’s and editorial illustrator, who grew up in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and studied architecture and urban design at Cooper Union and Columbia University. Her inspiration is fueled by urban landscapes but also by fantasy, possibility, and imagination. Her other passion is experimenting with digital and traditional art tools, and in particular, pushing the boundaries of watercolor digitally. Building Zaha: The Story of Architect Zaha Hadid was her author-illustrated debut, and her illustrated picture books include We Are a Garden, The Cyclops of Central Park, Just Read!, and Peter Pan: A Modern Retelling. She lives with her family just outside Boston.