The Inside-Outside Book of London (Picture Puffins) - Softcover

Munro, Roxie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140558101 ISBN 13: 9780140558104

Publisher: Puffin, 1996

Synopsis

Illustrations present noted sights in London as seen from the outside and inside, such as the British Museum, Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, Waterloo Station, and St. Paul's Cathedral. Includes a section of text in the back of the book providing information on each sight.Captioned illustrations depict noted sights in London, including the British Museum, Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, Waterloo Station, and St. Paul's Cathedral

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Review

"A city full of bridges spanning the width of the winding Thames river, London comes alive in the 40 pages of "The Inside-Outside Book of London "as we tour Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral." -"Good Reads with Ronna
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""The Inside-Outside Book of London" can fairly stake a claim on a child s attention even if he has visited England only in his imagination. In these sumptuous pages, New Yorker illustrator Roxie Munro combines clear lines and jewel-like colors to present a great city s landmarks in idealized form no scruffy news agents or kebab shops here. Rather, we are invited, mostly wordlessly, to take in the Greek Revival splendor of the British Museum, ride a double-decker bus along Regent Street, glimpse the queen passing in a gilded carriage, visit the magnificent houses of Parliament, and get a witty and surprising change of perspective at the Tower of London. A final page in small print relates factual details to supplement the drawings, which include a view from inside a British Rail train that will be familiar to anyone who has ever trundled through the London suburbs. -"The Wall Street Journal"
Whether you re an Anglophile hankering for a taste of London with its abundance of amazing architecture, or someone eager to simply see this capital city s highlights from the comfort of your couch, this picture book is for you. Share the sights of the former Londinium with your kids. They ll be impressed with its rich history found in every corner of town. -"Good Reads with Ronna"
"This is a wonderful book to introduce your child to London! . . . From riding atop a double-decker bus down Regent street to watching the Queen's Royal Procession, "The Inside-Outside Book of London"is sure to be a treasured volume for children and travelers of all ages."
-"WHAT'S UP FOR KIDS NEWSLETTER""

"The Inside-Outside Book of London can fairly stake a claim on a child's attention even if he has visited England only in his imagination. In these sumptuous pages, New Yorker illustrator Roxie Munro combines clear lines and jewel-like colors to present a great city's landmarks in idealized form--no scruffy news agents or kebab shops here. Rather, we are invited, mostly wordlessly, to take in the Greek Revival splendor of the British Museum, ride a double-decker bus along Regent Street, glimpse the queen passing in a gilded carriage, visit the magnificent houses of Parliament, and get a witty and surprising change of perspective at the Tower of London. A final page in small print relates factual details to supplement the drawings, which include a view from inside a British Rail train that will be familiar to anyone who has ever trundled through the London suburbs." -The Wall Street Journal
"Whether you're an Anglophile hankering for a taste of London with its abundance of amazing architecture, or someone eager to simply see this capital city's highlights from the comfort of your couch, this picture book is for you. Share the sights of the former Londinium with your kids. They'll be impressed with its rich history found in every corner of town." -Good Reads with Ronna
"This is a wonderful book to introduce your child to London! . . . From riding atop a double-decker bus down Regent street to watching the Queen's Royal Procession, The Inside-Outside Book of London is sure to be a treasured volume for children and travelers of all ages."
-WHAT'S UP FOR KIDS NEWSLETTER

-The Inside-Outside Book of London can fairly stake a claim on a child's attention even if he has visited England only in his imagination. In these sumptuous pages, New Yorker illustrator Roxie Munro combines clear lines and jewel-like colors to present a great city's landmarks in idealized form--no scruffy news agents or kebab shops here. Rather, we are invited, mostly wordlessly, to take in the Greek Revival splendor of the British Museum, ride a double-decker bus along Regent Street, glimpse the queen passing in a gilded carriage, visit the magnificent houses of Parliament, and get a witty and surprising change of perspective at the Tower of London. A final page in small print relates factual details to supplement the drawings, which include a view from inside a British Rail train that will be familiar to anyone who has ever trundled through the London suburbs.- -The Wall Street Journal
-Whether you're an Anglophile hankering for a taste of London with its abundance of amazing architecture, or someone eager to simply see this capital city's highlights from the comfort of your couch, this picture book is for you. Share the sights of the former Londinium with your kids. They'll be impressed with its rich history found in every corner of town.- -Good Reads with Ronna
-This is a wonderful book to introduce your child to London! . . . From riding atop a double-decker bus down Regent street to watching the Queen's Royal Procession, The Inside-Outside Book of London is sure to be a treasured volume for children and travelers of all ages.-
-WHAT'S UP FOR KIDS NEWSLETTER

About the Author

Roxie Munro is a fine artist and an award-winning author-illustrator of more than 35 books for children, including her acclaimed Inside-Outside series. Fourteen of her paintings have been published as covers of The New Yorker magazine.

Edition details

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0140558101
• ISBN 13: 9780140558104
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48