Like the other Sasek classics, this is a facsimile edition of the original book. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than 40 years later. Facts have been updated for the 21st-century, appearing on a "This is . . . Today" page at the back of the book. These charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek's witty, playful narrative, make for a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember the series from their own childhoods. This is Rome, first published in 1960, traces the history of Roman civilization to bring to life the Rome of the 60's. Sasek navigates Rome's busy, winding streets to visit such glorious historical landmarks as the statues of Michelangelo, Vatican City, the Pantheon, and the Fontana di Trevi-and to show us the eccentricities of modern Roman life, from its colorful trains, trams, and taxis to its chic espresso bars and pasta houses.
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M. Sasek was born in 1916 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. An author and illustrator, he is best remembered for his classic stories on the great cities of the world. He died in 1980.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book for my son before our trip to Italy, in which we spent a week in Rome. My son just turned 5 before our trip and I homeschool. We read this book and looked at the beautiful pictures before going. It was a wonderful book! After reading the book together, he looked forward to seeing the Coleseum and throwing the coin in the Trevi Fountain and eating some gelato. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is planning on visiting Rome with children between the ages of 4-8. Prepares and excites child for what they will see. Then afterward is a good reminder of their vacation. My son will still pull out his 'This is Rome' book!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What a lovely book! How have I missed it all these years? I gave it to my daughter, 20, as a memento of our trip to Rome. It captures the spirit and sights of Rome better than anything else I've seen. It might work as a runup to a trip also, or just a wonderful book to dream on for kids and adults. The illustrations are sixties sublime!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Granddaughter loved this book to see where Mom had gone on vacation...
October 12, 2010
By SargeQ
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Purchased this book for my granddaughter (6) to read about two weeks before her mom and I left on a 2-week vacation to Italy. We had bought her a map, also, of Italy and she followed our journey as we Skyped her nightly. :)
But, she loved this book. She read of all the places we were going and asked us questions about them. She would hold up her book at night when we were Skyping and point to the things we'd seen.
Highly recommended. :)
But, she loved this book. She read of all the places we were going and asked us questions about them. She would hold up her book at night when we were Skyping and point to the things we'd seen.
Highly recommended. :)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Keeps interest of 3 year old
Purchased this and another children's book for our granddaughter who is vacationing( in Rome for a week,with her parents. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Louisiana MOG
5.0 out of 5 stars
Greatest artist
My family has been to Rome and they wished they had been to more sites. The illustrations are great
Love it
Love it
Published 3 months ago by Ann Lewis
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cute kids book
Got this for my kids, cute idea, but wish I'd spent my $$ on real photos instead. But gives them a little slice of Rome life.
Published 6 months ago by 2savtyme
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Picture Book of Rome
"Once the capital of the Roman Empire, now the capital of Italy and the center of Catholic Christendom, Rome is the "eternal city" - where the old world and the new stand side by... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Jason Golomb
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a gorgeous book!
This book is just beautiful, both the pictures and the writing. I love how old-fashioned it is. It reminds me so much of my time in Rome! Read more
Published 23 months ago by jane
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of the more elegant entries in the sasek series
sasek's books are all visually lovely, no doubt about it, however they are also incredibly informative, which i quite appreciate. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mindful Consumer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous!
This is the BEST book on Rome for children I have seen. It has wonderful illustrations and great information presented in a fun manner to get kids excited about visiting the... Read more
Published on March 31, 2010 by Big AL
3.0 out of 5 stars
This is Rome
Great for the kids -- simply written with uncomplicated illustrations. This classic notes many of the city's most recognized attractions, and during our visit, my kids recalled... Read more
Published on February 14, 2010 by C. Grunert
5.0 out of 5 stars
charming vintage children's story
Sasek wrote a series of these books for the world's great cities, and they are all charming. I find that with a younger child, you may just want to look at the pictures and add... Read more
Published on August 20, 2009 by mamallama8
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book with fantastic illustrations!!!!!
I LOOOOOVE this series of books. Written long ago but with updated information, these books are a great addition to your collection. Read more
Published on February 26, 2009 by Miki Skelton
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