Description
About the book. Pop-up New York presents some of New York’s famous locations in a small book with six pop-up scenes. As the pages open, the paper forms rise, transforming the city into a three-dimensional experience. Lonely Planet Kids combines this format with colorful illustrations and a brief introduction to each scene.
Content. The Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge are among the featured scenes. A yellow taxi and a hot dog stand also provide recognizable elements of street life. Together, the six scenes showcase both major landmarks and small details associated with the city. This edition is hardcover, has eight pages, and was published in 2016.
Who is this book suitable for? Suitable for children and adults who wish to explore New York together, as a small gift, or as a first introduction to the city before a trip. The pop-up forms are integrated into the book’s pages, offering something different to examine compared to a regular flat image. The book is well-suited for short reading sessions and for recognizing familiar silhouettes and motifs. English words can be explained as you open each spread.
Read together and discover more. Read together with an adult who can assist with English words, and allow the child to point out details they wish to explore further. Consider focusing on one spread or one story at a time, letting interest guide how long you spend on each theme. Discuss what you notice and connect the reading to places, animals, or stories the child already knows. Revisit favorites; a new look can spark more questions and discoveries during the next reading session. A physical book makes it easy to show each other an image and share small discoveries without following a specific order. Feel free to use a map alongside the book when a place name sparks curiosity, and together find out where in the world it is located. Alternate between reading aloud and looking at the illustrations, allowing both text and images to be part of the conversation.
About the edition. English book, published 2016. 8 pages. ISBN 9781760343378.
