A Walk in London
Published on 2. February 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-1-4063-3779-2 (ISBN)
Description
A wide-eyed girl and her mother explore London's busy streets and towering views in this child-friendly tribute to an incomparable city.
London - the perfect place for a girl and her mother to spend the day! Follow them as they board the classic red bus and begin a whirlwind tour of some of London's most iconic landmarks. Try to climb the awe-inspiring lions at Trafalgar Square, take in the ritualistic Changing of the Guard, experience the whispering gallery at St Paul's and - if you're lucky - you may even spot the Queen! In this paean to Britain's bright and bustling capital city, Salvatore Rubbino's fresh, lively paintings and breezy text capture the delight of a young visitor experiencing the wonders of London first-hand. And of course, what's London without a little rain?
London - the perfect place for a girl and her mother to spend the day! Follow them as they board the classic red bus and begin a whirlwind tour of some of London's most iconic landmarks. Try to climb the awe-inspiring lions at Trafalgar Square, take in the ritualistic Changing of the Guard, experience the whispering gallery at St Paul's and - if you're lucky - you may even spot the Queen! In this paean to Britain's bright and bustling capital city, Salvatore Rubbino's fresh, lively paintings and breezy text capture the delight of a young visitor experiencing the wonders of London first-hand. And of course, what's London without a little rain?
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 295 mm
Width: 250 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4063-3779-2 (9781406337792)
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Persons
Salvatore Rubbino is a graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, and is a rising new talent in the world of illustration. He was shortlisted for the Victoria and Albert Museum Illustration Awards for some of the brilliant illustrations in his last new picture book A Walk in New York.