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This Is London

by Jeffrey Simmons, Miroslav Sasek   |  Ages 8-11
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This Is London
This Is London

Whimsical journey through London's iconic charm.

If London's your dream place or your stomping ground, "This Is London" will add color to your knowledge of this grand city. Miroslav Sasek combines humor, artistry, and a dash of nostalgia in a way that is both a trip down memory lane and a fresh peek at the landmarks that give London its spirit. It's compact and engaging for the traveler-at-heart, appealing to both kids and adults who appreciate art and cultural exploration.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

This Is London

by Jeffrey Simmons, Miroslav Sasek   |  Ages 8-11
$5.90
Compare to estimated retail price: S$28.62  

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ISBN: 9780789310620
Authors: Jeffrey Simmons, Miroslav Sasek
Publisher: Universe
Date of Publication: 2004-04-24
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Picture Books
Related Topics: Adventure, Nature
Goodreads rating: 4.34
(rated by 611 readers)

Description

A vacation in Paris inspired Miroslav Sasek to create children's travel guides to the big cities of the world. He brought me 'This is Paris' in 1958 when I was publishing in London, and we soon followed up with 'This is London'. Both books were enormously successful, and his simple vision grew to include more than a dozen books. Their amusing verse, coupled with bright and charming illustrations, made for a series unlike any other, and garnered Sasek the international and popular acclaim he deserved. I was thrilled to learn that 'This is London' will once again find its rightful place on bookshelves. Sasek is no longer with us, but I am sure he would be delighted to know that a whole new generation of wide-eyed readers is being introduced to his whimsical, imaginative, and enchanting world.
 

Whimsical journey through London's iconic charm.

If London's your dream place or your stomping ground, "This Is London" will add color to your knowledge of this grand city. Miroslav Sasek combines humor, artistry, and a dash of nostalgia in a way that is both a trip down memory lane and a fresh peek at the landmarks that give London its spirit. It's compact and engaging for the traveler-at-heart, appealing to both kids and adults who appreciate art and cultural exploration.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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