metropolis

BENOIT TARDIF

Perfect for the youngest armchair travelers, this wordbook by award-winning artist Benoit Tardif uses brightly colored illustrations sprinkled with quirky humor to introduce thirty-two of the world's major metropolises. The cities span the globe, from San Francisco to Stockholm to Sydney, and each gets its own two-page spread filled with the iconic buildings, local delicacies, favorite pastimes, natural wonders, and famous landmarks distinct to that particular place. Also included are the city's country, language, and population. A world map on the endpapers marks each city's location. By collecting and presenting major cities this way, Metropolis can help build global awareness by showcasing the distinct differences as well as the many similarities between these remarkable places around the world.

• Book Design Award, Children's Category, Alcuin Awards, short-listed

• “Geography buffs and armchair travelers will enjoy studying this book and poring over the fun cartoon graphics.” School Library Journal

• “This fascinating book is bound to initiate many conversations and encourage further learning and is a great example of Canadian non-fiction for the youngest of readers.” Canadian Children's Book News