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A pictorial tour of the "city of light" presenting drawings of the people, historic monuments, and modern sights of Paris.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
We read this book prior to visiting Paris this summer. This book gave our 6-year-old son the insight to the city and worked almost like a city guide for him. I have been to Paris many times before, but it was so nice to see things from a child's view and I saw new things this time, thanks to this book. Although this is an old book, it still works very well. We have the author's London book as well and enjoy it as much. Great books for a show & tell as well!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I totally disagree with the "review" that said that this book was suitable for children up to the age of 10 only.
Although my children are only six and nine and both hugely enjoy all the Sasek books, my husband and I also fully endorse the content and pictures, old-fashioned as it may be; moreover, whoever we have shown the book to, young and old, have instantly said, "I simply must have that book" or "I simply must get that book for so and so, etc." Some of the out of date factual information has been updated in the back of the book, and so what, any way? - what a treat to see the world how it was fifty years or so earlier, a lot more picturesque than it is now, and therein lies its charm. I would certainly prefer this book to be given to ten year olds up than some of the vulgar rubbish that is on the curriculum for them : there is something for all age groups to enjoy in this book, on varying levels.
Although my children are only six and nine and both hugely enjoy all the Sasek books, my husband and I also fully endorse the content and pictures, old-fashioned as it may be; moreover, whoever we have shown the book to, young and old, have instantly said, "I simply must have that book" or "I simply must get that book for so and so, etc." Some of the out of date factual information has been updated in the back of the book, and so what, any way? - what a treat to see the world how it was fifty years or so earlier, a lot more picturesque than it is now, and therein lies its charm. I would certainly prefer this book to be given to ten year olds up than some of the vulgar rubbish that is on the curriculum for them : there is something for all age groups to enjoy in this book, on varying levels.
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We took our daughters on a trip to Paris and bought this book to remind them of their adventures. They are aged 6 and 4. Both love looking at the illustrations as they capture Paris beautifully. This is a wonderful book, harking back to an era when illustrations were a labour of love, with a quality that will always stand the test of time. I only wish there were more.
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This was Paris
Not as good as "This is Rome': more out of date (written in 1959), because it focuses more on (bygone) aspects of lifestyle and less on buildings and monuments - but still of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Artllan
nice but not perfect
The book is very nice but it was delivered with the corners a bit bent and looking a bit sad! the content is cute and original and my son will love it when he is a bit older!
Published 2 months ago by July
This is Paris
Fabulous drawings of Paris..with some lovely details of the past.The policemen on bikes are great.I bought this as a gift for my 5 year old grand-daughter as we had visited Paris... Read more
Published 5 months ago by longbob
Children's book
Please note this is a children's book suitable for up to age approx 10 years no older
Published on 12 Dec 2005
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