A Walk in London [Hardcover]

Salvatore Rubbino (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: March 22, 2011 | Age Range: 5 - 8 years | Lexile Measure: 770L (What's this?)

A child’s-eye view of London’s top attractions blends lively artwork with fascinating facts, and features a sweeping gatefold of the city skyline.

London is calling! Come along on a mother-daughter day trip as they wend their way past the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, through Trafalgar Square, and on to Covent Garden. Listen closely and you might just learn a secret about the Whispering Gallery in Saint Paul’s Cathedral. Then it’s on to the Tower of London and the river Thames, where a fold-out surprise awaits. Readers will be enchanted by Salvatore Rubbino’s cheerful, sophisticated illustrations and abundant trivia about the one and only city of London. Cheerio!

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About the Author

Salvatore Rubbino is a graduate of the Royal College of Art in London. A Walk in New York, his first picture book, began as a series of paintings that was short-listed for the Victoria and Albert Museum Illustration Awards. He lives (and walks) in London.

Product Details

• Age Range: 5 - 8 years
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (March 22, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763652725
• ISBN-13: 978-0763652722
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 0.4 x 11.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #192,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #57 in Books > Children's Books > Travel & Cultures > Travel
  • #94 in Books > Children's Books > Travel & Cultures > Explore the World > Europe

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars award winning book by an award winning artist May 21, 2011

By Gail Cooke HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

We loved Salvatore Rubbino's first picture book, A Walk In New York" which, by the way, began as a series of paintings that were short-listed for the Victoria and Albert Museum Illustration Awards. A WALK IN LONDON should garner even more accolades.

Rubbino who lives in London gives us a superbly illustrated tour rich with commentary about sites throughout the city. For instance when we reach the Tower of London we're told, "As well as being a palace, the tower was a prison. Famous inmates included Guy Fawkes, Anne Boleyn, and Sir Walter Raleigh." Upon reaching the Jewel House in the Tower we learn that the Crown Jewels have never been stolen although in 1671 a thief named Thomas Blood tried to take them.

We're reluctant to label A WALK IN LONDON a children's book because it will fascinate young and old. Rubbino's 1ively, explicit illustrations bring that city to life as his commentary informs.

Included is a foldout - Thames Panorama, when we travel by boat and see the entire city before us. Again, these pages are filled not only with compelling illustrative material but informative comments, such as "The word Thames comes from the Celtic "Tamesa," which means dark or muddy."

Highly recommended.

- Gail Cooke

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Ben and Buckingham November 28, 2011

By Catherine W. Hughes

Format:Hardcover

A young girl travels to London, England with her mum, seeing all the sights of this beautiful city, from Big Ben to the Tower of London, and back again. Detailed painterly illustrations, paired with fun facts, add a delightful dimension to this picture book. Children ages 5-8 will want to explore the city of London through this fun-filled walking tour.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Book! September 21, 2012

By Jo

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a WONDERFUL book, an absolute must if you plan on visiting London with your child. It has a lot of interesting facts in it, that both adult and child can enjoy. Super illustrations too! My 7 year old daughter and I read the book together before going on a trip to London, and we also took the book with us. My daughter had a great time reading the book at night while we were there and enjoyed spotting all the sights mentioned in the book. It really sparked off her interest in seeing the sights and learning about them.