Young visitors to London will discover the excitement this vibrant capital city has to offer through these beautiful, intricate illustrations. Playfully combining information about what to look for during your visit with magical unexpected twists, the images in this book bring the city to life in the most unexpected ways.
This is a great book about London for children. It encompasses a myriad of features of the capital, such as famous landmarks, tourist attractions and cultural aspects of the city. The illustrations are appealing and complement the brief text. However, there is a lot of information contained in the book. It covers events, such as Chinese New Year celebrations, cultural hubs such as Camden and Greenwich, as well as famous shops. Its historical coverage includes Hampton Court, where it explains about Henry VIII and his wives, as well as the Tower of London and other key historical landmarks.
Published in 2017, it still mentions the Queen living at Buckingham Palace, but that is only a minor point. Any school doing a local study on London would value this book, which gives a good overview of the capital.
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