A Walk in Paris
Published on 5. March 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-1-4063-6006-6 (ISBN)
Description
Join a young girl and her grandad as they walk round Paris - explore a bustling market, marvel at its beautiful buildings and indulge in tasty treats in this child-friendly tribute to an incomparable city.
Paris - the most beautiful city in the world! The most romantic! It's the perfect place for a girl and her grandad to spend the day. Join them as they explore Paris's iconic landmarks and experience its culture and style first-hand: visit a traditional street market, climb to the top of Notre-Dame, wander through the Tuileries Gardens and gaze up at the Eiffel Tower. Salvatore Rubbino's friendly text and fresh, lively illustrations beautifully capture the delight of a young visitor experiencing the wonders of Paris - the City of Lights!
Paris - the most beautiful city in the world! The most romantic! It's the perfect place for a girl and her grandad to spend the day. Join them as they explore Paris's iconic landmarks and experience its culture and style first-hand: visit a traditional street market, climb to the top of Notre-Dame, wander through the Tuileries Gardens and gaze up at the Eiffel Tower. Salvatore Rubbino's friendly text and fresh, lively illustrations beautifully capture the delight of a young visitor experiencing the wonders of Paris - the City of Lights!
Reviews / Votes
An entertaining and unstuffy guide to the city's landmarks ... an excellent choice for any young Londoner or visitor. * The Evening Standard * Stylish, spectacular and informative * Metro * A seductive guide, a perfect travelling companion -- Robert Dunbar * Irish Times * Beautifully illustrated * Baby & Me * A strikingly stylish introduction to one of the world's most beautiful cities * Made for Mums * A really interesting book with lots to explore * Juno * A visual delight and absolutely beautiful * Creative Steps * One of the best non-fiction titles of 2014 * Bookseller * Having shown us the streets of London and New York the author now takes us on a delightful stroll through Paris... -- Independent Bookshop Week supplement * The Guardian * This child-friendly tribute to the French capital captures the excitement of a young visitor experiencing the wonders of a new city. * Words for Life *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 287 mm
Width: 248 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4063-6006-6 (9781406360066)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Salvatore Rubbino is a rising talent in the world of illustration. His first book for children, A Walk in New York, was shortlisted for the V&A Illustration Awards, his second, A Walk in London, won an SLA Information Book Award, and his third, Just Ducks! (written by Nicola Davies), was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Salvatore teaches on the MA Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art and at Southampton Solent University. He lives in London, E15.