A unique guide to 30 of the world's most beloved cities, including 5 U.S. cities, accompanied by more than 1,000 gorgeous watercolor 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 watercolor illustrations of 30 cities, including 5 cities from the USA:
1. New York
2. San Francisco
3. Miami
4. New Orleans
5. 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.
Table of Contents:
NORTH AMERICA:
New York, USA
New Orleans, USA
Miami, USA
Santa Fe, USA
San Francisco, USA
Vancouver, Canada
Mexico City, Mexico
SOUTH AMERICA:
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
EUROPE:
London, United Kingdom
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Berlin, Germany
Paris, France
Prague, Czechia
Rome, Italy
Athens, Greece
Barcelona, Spain
Lisbon, Portugal
Stockholm, Sweden
Reykjavík, Iceland
AFRICA:
Cairo, Egypt
Marrakesh, Morocco
ASIA:
Jerusalem, Israel
Istanbul, Turkey
Beijing, China
Varanasi, India
Bangkok, Thailand
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Hoi An, Vietnam
Kyoto, Japan
AUSTRALIA:
Sydney, Australia
"Bustling Cities of the World is an oversized book that celebrates the world's major and busiest cities, from Cairo to London and Sydney to Vancouver. Introductions to each capture a sense of place and environment ("It's raining again-no surprise to Londoners. Nobody leaves home without a hat, cap, or umbrella-just look at Sherlock Holmes, a palace guard, even the Queen!"). Each city receives a two-page spread packed with illustrations of its major attributes, from foods and historical buildings to local districts, bridges, markets, and more. The result is a lively leisure read that holds educational attraction, as well." --Midwest Book Review
"The illustrations are charmingly rendered and I like that each city's illustrations have a unifying color. This makes the page full of
tiny illustrations feel cohesive. I feel like this would be a good book to read with younger kids, although older kids would probably appreciate the illustrations as well." --NetGalley-Reviewer
"There is so much to discover in this book covering some of the largest and best-known cities around the globe. The illustration style is fresh and vibrant and captures the attention quickly. It has a very "travel sketchbook" feel to it which I absolutely loved." --NetGalley-Educator
"This is a lovely book; the illustrations are beautiful and they will entice any family to pick it up and read it to and with their children. I like the very full pages, almost like a seek and find book, they seem to bustle just like the title of the book!" --NetGalley-Librarian
"A fun illustrated description of cities around the world. The illustrations are cute, and each city has a simple, short description written about it." --NetGalley-Bookseller
"It would be fun to encourage kids to make their own gallery of images that define their home city or state." --Flying Off My Bookshelf
"The result is a lively leisure read that holds educational attraction, as well." --Donovan's Literary Services
"The illustrations in the book are to die for! Each two-page spread features dozens of illustrations, ranging from architecture to food to famous residents. Kids will have fun searching through all the small details." --SmeeWHPL, Librarian
Jana Sedlackova is a children's books author. In
addition to other studies, she graduated from the School of Textile Design and
Management in Brno, Czech Republic. She sings in a choir, and at Christmas
loves to decorate gingerbread. She is fond of fairy tales, and is convinced
that people who don't read them just haven't found the right one yet.
Magdalena Konecna illustrated
her first book when she was only seventeen years old. Her main sources of
inspiration are her dreams, travels, and the natural world. You can find her
pictures on greeting cards and in notebooks as well as various publications.
She lives and works in the Czech Republic.
Albatros Media
Target Age: 9-12
Pub Date: September 19, 2023
0.5" H x 12.6" L x 9.5" W
64 pages
hardcover
