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This is Paris (This is . . .)
This is Paris (This is . . .)
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Author: Miroslav Sasek
Publisher: Universe Publishing
Category: Book

List Price: $17.95
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars(7 reviews)
Sales Rank: 21397

Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 64
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 12.4 x 8.9 x 0.6

ISBN: 0789310635
Dewey Decimal Number: 914.43610484
EAN: 9780789310637
ASIN: 0789310635

Publication Date: April 24, 2004
Release Date: April 24, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Following on the runaway success of This is New York, Universe is thrilled to reissue two more titles from M. Sasek's beloved children's travel series: This is London and This is Paris.
Like This is New York and This is San Francisco, This is London and This is Paris are facsimile editions of Sasek's original titles. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain true to his vision. With the passing of time facts have been updated where applicable in the back of each book. Perfect souvenirs with timely and nostalgic appeal, the books have an elegant, classic look and delightful narrative that will charm both children and their parents, many of whom will remember them from their own childhood.

This is London, first published in 1959, presents impressions of London with its beautiful buildings, historic monuments, bridges, parks, shops and Piccadilly Circus, black cabs, Horse Guards, and famed Underground.

This is Paris, first published in 1959, brings Paris, one of the most exciting cities in the world, to life. There are famous buildings, beautiful gardens, cafes, and the Parisians-artists, concierges, flower girls, and even thousands of cats. Take a tour along the banks of the Seine, through the galleries of the Louvre, and to the top of the Eiffel Tower.



Customer Reviews:   Read 2 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Charrmin Introduction to Paris for Youngsters   May 9, 2008
  2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Written and drawn in 1959 this children's book taught me a thing or two about a city I thought I already knew a lot about. The pictures and scenes are wonderful in bright colors and include most of the major sites in Paris from "le metro" to Montmartre and the Champs Elysees.

There have been a few of the drawings, or accompanying text, that have been asterisked to reflect the changes that have occurred in Paris since 1959 but if you are taking young ones over I highly recommend this book as a way to make some of what they will see a little more understandable for them.



5 out of 5 stars Wonderful book   February 7, 2008
  3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Once I have found this book at Amazon and I wondered about the Czech name of the author. I got to explore the book and realized that he was a Czech, what a mystery, we have never been taught about him at school (of no type). His books were written in English after he emigrated from the Czechoslovakia and were never published in Czech. I got too amazed and curious about this book, so I bought it, read it and love it! All the pictures and the style he wrote it in. I just feel cheated, that we Czechs do not know nothing about this wonderful books and about the author.


5 out of 5 stars This is Paris for children   January 14, 2008
  3 out of 3 found this review helpful

My granddaughter loves books about Paris; however, she is only 2 1/2 years old. While searching for other books about the city, Paris, we stumbled across this book on Amazon.com. She loves it. It is written in language she can understand and it has many drawings and illustrations to capture her attention. You won't be short changed with this book. We can't wait to order the rest of the books in this series.


5 out of 5 stars This is Paris by Miroslav Sasek   January 12, 2008
  2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This book has created a fabulous insight into the world of travel for my children. It has compelled us all to take a language course in French and to travel here and put our dreams into reality. It has planted the seed of intrigue and wonderment to which my children seek out this book to read at bedtime.


5 out of 5 stars Ah Paris!   January 8, 2008
Such a cute book!! Both informational and cute. Great for kids and the child within all of us.


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