Junior Jetsetters Guide to Vancouver [Perfect Paperback]

Pedro Marcelino (Author), Slawko Waschuk (Author), Tapan Gandhi (Illustrator), Ran Kim (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Junior Jetsetters

Junior Jetsetters City Guides are geared toward curious, independent young kids travelling with their parents, and local kids in need of great tips to discover their city. The Junior Jetsetters hosts-Keira and Jordi-are joined by local friends and take kids aged 8+ on adventures through the coolest cities on earth. These complete books, focused on history, cultural diversity, environment, educational activities and fun stuff, combine photography, cityscape drawings by local artists, and practical information for kids and parents. The Junior Jetsetters City Guides are a great gift for kids on the go. "Keira, Jordi and Sekani, the Spirit Bear, take you through Terminal City: go for a bike ride around Stanley Park; scout out the streets of Chinatown for a yummy taste of Asia; head out for a treetop adventure at the Capilano Suspension Bridge; hike along the Vancouver Island coast and get your feet wet in the Pacific. This is Vancouver in your pocket, packed and ready to go!"

Editorial Reviews

Review

Like the Junior Jetsetter volumes on Chicago, Amsterdam, and Paris, the information and visuals in this publication are:

1. current, dynamic, colourful and engaging,
2. the layout is crisp and easy to use when locating information,
3. the pages contain 'hip' cartoons and information that would engage preteens,
4. and the content is laced with often original and very interesting ideas (I didn't know at one time Vancouver had more neon signs that Las Vegas - and Vancouver has been my home since 1971!). . .

Being a long-time resident of Vancouver, and having annually taken my own children to many of these listed attractions, I can vouch for the authenticity and credibility of this guide's information. . . Although geared towards children, I truly believe that the fresh, crisp design of Junior Jetsetters Guide to Vancouver, and its intriguing and engaging content, will appeal to a wide range of travelers wishing to explore Vancouver's main family-oriented attractions. Furthermore, I believe many families with children who are moving to Vancouver (or who are already living in Vancouver) may find that this guide could bring Vancouver to life in ways never before explored or imagined. Finally, I highly recommend regularly checking the Junior Jetsetters website for publications on other cities that you may be traveling to in the near future.
Highly Recommended."
-- CM Magazine

Reviews (The Junior Jetsetters Series):
"These books certainly live up to expectations about giving children interesting and up-to-date information about popular urban destinations, but these small volumes would whet the appetite of any traveller, young or old! . . There is everything to like about this series of travel books. Small and compact, they will fit easily into luggage, backpack or purse and are sturdy enough to make the journey with their owners! They are designed for children and are terrific for that young audience, but they are also a wealth of facts and suggestions that will appeal to anyone who wishes to travel. Tourists of all ages will benefit from taking a look at these guides and can only hope that Junior Jetsetters has plans to add many more destinations to their global 'itinerary.'
Highly Recommended."
-- CM Magazine

About the Author

Pedro Marcelino is a Toronto-based journalist and writer. He has written about travel, art and architecture for international media, and co-authored several books, including multiple Junior Jetsetters titles. Slawko Waschuk is a Toronto-based publisher and travel writer. He has co-authored multiple Junior Jetsetters titles. Tapan Gandhi was the first artist to draw Keira and Jordi, and now comes back for a second stint. He is a graduate of the animation program at Sheridan College Institute of Technology in Oakville. Ran Kim is a Vancouverite. She studied animation at the Vancouver Film School and at Capilano University near Vancouver. Her cityscapes beautifully transmit the vastness of Vancouver's natural and open spaces.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Perfect Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: Junior Jetsetters Inc; 1 edition (January 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978460154
• ISBN-13: 978-0978460150
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,157,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fine gift to any child who wants to help plan their family vacations, November 21, 2009

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This review is from: Junior Jetsetters Guide to Vancouver (Perfect Paperback)

Vancouver, British Columbia isn't just a tourist spot for adults, there's much to appeal to the kid as well. "Junior Jetsetters Guide to Vancouver" is a unique travel manual that caters to the young traveler. Focusing on Vancouver, it points out many things a young traveler will enjoy in the city of Vancouver, making ideal for a child traveling with their parents to the city, who wants something of their own to do. "Junior Jetsetters Guide to Vancover" is a fine gift to any child who wants to help plan their family vacations.