Journey Around Chicago from A to Z
Product ID: 8047621
Next stop, Chicago! That's the shout from conductor Martha Day Zschock, who has taken children and their delighted parents on Journeys Around Boston, New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Maine, Nantucket, and Cape Cod since starting this bestselling series in 1999. Hop aboard the L, circle the Loop, board a water taxi, walk the waterfront! From the Lincoln Park Zoo to Wrigley Field, from the Magnificent Mile to Navy Pier, Journey Around Chicago from A to Z takes readers on a tour of the Second City that is second to none. Over 250,000 copies of Zschock's work are in print, perhaps because Zschock is not only a brilliant artist but also a committed educator, whose books are embraced by teachers and principals nationwide. Review: Stunning illustrations and Interesting Content. - This book has stunning illustrations - so much detail - and plentiful information on the city is really FUN and interesting for kids as well as adults. I love it! Obviously, it doesn't cover nearly as much as a travel guide, so not for someone looking for something super comprehensive, but it's so worth it for the aesthetic. Review: ' and I just loved it! With our state bird as tour guide ... - All things Chicago get my attention! :-) This was one of those 'coffee break' books I picked up to 'test drive,' and I just loved it! With our state bird as tour guide (his cameos in the beautiful illustrations are adorable!) each page has nice reminders of home -- and some things I didn't know about. I've taken a few journeys around Chicago myself, as a kid and as an adult (I know what I like and remember), so it's always nice to see my hometown through different eyes. I smiled all the way through this cute book!
| Best Sellers Rank | #625,335 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #420 in Children's American Local History #1,601 in Children's Books on the U.S. #4,156 in Children's Multicultural Story Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 9 Reviews |
W**L
Stunning illustrations and Interesting Content.
This book has stunning illustrations - so much detail - and plentiful information on the city is really FUN and interesting for kids as well as adults. I love it! Obviously, it doesn't cover nearly as much as a travel guide, so not for someone looking for something super comprehensive, but it's so worth it for the aesthetic.
L**R
' and I just loved it! With our state bird as tour guide ...
All things Chicago get my attention! :-) This was one of those 'coffee break' books I picked up to 'test drive,' and I just loved it! With our state bird as tour guide (his cameos in the beautiful illustrations are adorable!) each page has nice reminders of home -- and some things I didn't know about. I've taken a few journeys around Chicago myself, as a kid and as an adult (I know what I like and remember), so it's always nice to see my hometown through different eyes. I smiled all the way through this cute book!
M**H
A Terrific Journey
Of all the Journey ABC books the one to Chicago has been the best. After reading the book one can make a list of where he or she would like to go and the sights to see in Chicago. The book is beautifully illustrated with a little WALDO theme inserted. Children and adults will enjoy finding a cardinal on every page.I recommend the book to 7 and older especially to those who like to travel.
D**S
I liked the hard bound book
This is a very engaging book which goes beyond entertaining just 5 and 6 year old children. She includes some very interesting facts. I liked the hard bound book. The illustrations a very good.
G**O
Fantastic book
We purchased this prior to moving to the Chicago area in order to prep our toddler for the move. It's a gorgeous book with excellent illustrations and lots of wonderful information about the city. Highly recommended for anyone with a connection to the city - particularly those with kids!
B**R
Beautiful illustrations of a lovely city
I first saw this book in the shop attached to Oak Park, the home built by Frank Lloyd Wright for his family and as a studio for his architects. Ordered it as a keepsake for myself: 3 year old grandson won't appreciate if it for a long time! Very busy pages of exquisite watercolour-style paintings which give a visual snapshot of things to do in Chicago. Will aim to build up a set around cities in US I've visited as a starting point to add our own family stories.
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