About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking questions about the big wide world or when you are preparing for a family trip abroad. It is a perfect tool for bridging the gap between a child's local neighborhood and the global community, fostering a sense of wonder about history and architecture. This vibrant guide uses high-quality photography and simple, accessible facts to introduce the landmarks of London. From the shiny crown jewels to the iconic red buses, the book focuses on the joy of discovery and the excitement of travel. It is developmentally appropriate for preschoolers and early elementary students, using large visuals to build vocabulary and ignite a lifelong interest in social studies and geography.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and neutral. It avoids the complexities of colonial history or political conflict, focusing instead on the tangible, 'tourist' aspects of the city. It is a safe, introductory text.
Ideal Reader
A 4-year-old who is obsessed with 'Double Decker' buses or a 6-year-old who loves stories about kings and queens and wants to see where they actually live.
Parent Prep
This book can be read cold. Parents might want to have a map or globe handy to show where London is in relation to their home. A parent might reach for this after their child sees a picture of the Big Ben clock in a movie like Peter Pan or Cars 2 and asks, 'Is that a real place?'
