This is San Francisco [A Children's Classic] [Hardcover]

Miroslav Sasek (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

Facsimile edition of a beloved, long out-of-print children's classic.

Let the rumbling cable car tell you the story! And what a story: From the crookedest street in the world to the Peking ducks in Chinatown, San Francisco is easily one of the world's most enchanting cities. Illustrator Miroslav Sasek captures both the breathtaking landscape and the cosmopolitan flavor of the City by the Bay in This is San Francisco. First published in 1962, Sasek's jaunty, colorful illustrations will still dazzle kids and adults alike.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Here's a flat-out classic. In 1962, Czech author-illustrator Miroslav Sasek created This Is San Francisco, another installment of his series of children's travel guides (This Is Paris, This Is London, This Is New York). With his usual distinctive and charming style, Sasek tours the sights around the City by the Bay, including Lombard Street, the cable cars, Fishermen's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, and Chinatown. This 2003 reissue edition also includes a number of annotations about how certain locales have changed since the book was published. There's a good chance that anyone who grew up in or near San Francisco will remember this book fondly. Everyone else has a joyous discovery ahead. --David Horiuchi

About the Author

Miroslav Sasek was one of the most respected illustrators of the 1960s and 1970s.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Universe Publishing (May 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789309629
• ISBN-13: 978-0789309624
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 0.6 x 12.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,860 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #17 in Books > Children's Books > Travel & Cultures > Travel
  • #45 in Books > Children's Books > Travel & Cultures > Explore the World > United States

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming, November 14, 2003

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DandelionSF (San Mateo, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: This is San Francisco [A Children's Classic] (Hardcover)

I read this book to my class of third graders today, and they got a kick out of it. The illustrations are very cool and "retro," and it's fun to update the kids as to how the city has changed over the years. I found the text to be a bit stilted, but other than that, it's great, and definitely worth having in one's library.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two thumbs up!, February 21, 2007

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Hannah (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: This is San Francisco [A Children's Classic] (Hardcover)

I was first given this book as a child by my mother. I love it just as much now as I did back then. Sasek does San Francisco absolute justice with the way he captured the city with his beautiful retro artwork and commentary about each area. If you're from San Francisco you know exactly what he's talking about and get such a wonderful, familiar feeling when looking at the book. If you're not from San Francisco, this book will give you a very accurate taste of our charming city.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful kid's book, February 1, 2010

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Aaron Peacock - See all my reviews

This review is from: This is San Francisco [A Children's Classic] (Hardcover)

nice facts, lovely pictures & I never saw the original, so I don't know about all the fuss on the faded pictures.