Two little friends take a tour of the city in this bright and engaging book. What amazing things will they see – and what can we spot too as we follow them on their way? Each colourful double page spread is full of life and movement with lots for children to find in the pictures. Some things – train driver, camera, ice-cream van – are neatly labelled, and on each page readers are posed a little challenge testing counting skills, memory or comprehension.
The illustrations are very appealing indeed, and with its combination of fun story and find, name and count element, this is a great book to share with young children.
Reviewed by Andrea Reece Andrea Reece has spent almost her entire working life in children’s books, first as publisher, latterly as consultant, project manager and critic. More reviews by Andrea Reece
About In the City
Join Lucy and Oscar as they set off on a big adventure in this perfect first introduction to busy city life. What amazing things will you spot?
Join Lucy and Oscar as they set off on a big adventure in this perfect first introduction to busy city life. What amazing things will you spot?
The city wakes up and the streets begin to buzz with hustle and bustle. Bright lights flash, vehicles whizz past and bridges reach across the river carrying traffic to the other side. The city is full of adventure! Spot everything you could possibly find in the city! Zoom on the train, discover deadly dinosaurs at the museum, climb through the clouds to the top of the tallest building, glide along the river and wander past all kinds of treasures at the market.
What incredible things will you see? Each spread uncovers an exciting new city scene. Take a bus tour, spot cranes building skyscrapers and watch as fountains throw water into the air. Have a picnic in the park, hear the ducks quack and watch the dogs prance and play. Discover wild and wonderful things at the museum plus lots more.
With delighful artwork from Hannah Tolson, In The City will delight kids who love to explore.
Originally from a small town near Leeds, Hannah Tolson moved the long long way down to Falmouth, Cornwall to study illustration by the sea. After graduating in 2013, she now still lives and and continues to illustrate there. Bold colours, playful compositions inspire Hannah. In The City is Hannah's second book for Bloomsbury, following the beautiful A Christmas Advent Story. Holly James is an Irish writer who always dreamed of living in the big city. Now, she lives in one of the biggest cities in the world, London. She loves to travel around and explore every day - there's always something fun and exciting to do! When she's not writing or on urban adventures, Holly goes to the theatre, knits and dances ballet. In the City is her first book with Bloomsbury and Holly is very excited to be writing a book for little ones about her true passion.
Join Lucy and Oscar as they set off on a big adventure in this perfect first introduction to busy city life. What amazing things will you spot?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed In the City and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
In the City features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, First Concepts, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Books for Babies and Toddlers
Paperback, Hardback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
In the City was written by Holly James and published by Bloomsbury Children's Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
In the City has 32 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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