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English
Walker Books
01 March 2015
Join a young girl and her grandad as they walk round Paris – explore a bustling market, marvel at its beautiful buildings and indulge in tasty treats in this child-friendly tribute to an incomparable city.

Paris – the most beautiful city in the world! The most romantic! It’s the perfect place for a girl and her grandad to spend the day. Join them as they explore Paris’s iconic landmarks and experience its culture and style first-hand: visit a traditional street market, climb to the top of Notre-Dame, wander through the Tuileries Gardens and gaze up at the Eiffel Tower. Salvatore Rubbino's friendly text and fresh, lively illustrations beautifully capture the delight of a young visitor experiencing the wonders of Paris – the City of Lights!

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Illustrated by:   Salvatore Rubbino
Imprint:   Walker Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 290mm,  Width: 249mm,  Spine: 5mm
Weight:   275g
ISBN:   9781406360066
ISBN 10:   1406360066
Pages:   40
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 5 to 7 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Salvatore Rubbino is a rising talent in the world of illustration. His first book for children, A Walk in New York, was shortlisted for the V&A Illustration Awards, his second, A Walk in London, won an SLA Information Book Award, and his third, Just Ducks! (written by Nicola Davies), was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Salvatore teaches on the MA Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art and at Southampton Solent University. He lives in London, E15.

Reviews for A Walk in Paris

This child-friendly tribute to the French capital captures the excitement of a young visitor experiencing the wonders of a new city. * Words for Life * Having shown us the streets of London and New York the author now takes us on a delightful stroll through Paris... -- Independent Bookshop Week supplement * The Guardian * One of the best non-fiction titles of 2014 * Bookseller * A visual delight and absolutely beautiful * Creative Steps * A really interesting book with lots to explore * Juno * A strikingly stylish introduction to one of the world's most beautiful cities * Made for Mums * Beautifully illustrated * Baby & Me * A seductive guide, a perfect travelling companion -- Robert Dunbar * Irish Times * Stylish, spectacular and informative * Metro * An entertaining and unstuffy guide to the city's landmarks ... an excellent choice for any young Londoner or visitor. * The Evening Standard *


  • Short-listed for North Somerset Teacher's Book Awards 2015 (UK)
  • Short-listed for North Somerset Teacher’s Book Awards 2015 (UK)
  • Short-listed for SLA Information Book Award 2015 (UK)
  • Winner of Indie Book Awards 2015 (UK)

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