FICTION

How Cities Work

by Jen FEROZE
illus. by James Gulliver Hancock. 24p. Lonely Planet. Nov. 2016. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9781786570222.
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Gr 3–6—Employing cartoonlike drawings, Feroze introduces elementary students to the evolution of a nameless city from its small, humble beginnings to a thriving metropolis. The book begins with a drawing of a tiny village with a river, fields, pastures, and a few buildings. Over the next several pages, readers see the locale grow as more structures are built, more people move in, and civil services such as police and fire departments are created. High-rises, recreational opportunities, and parks are also presented. Finally, the author provides a vision of how cities may look in the future. The addition of foldout pages and flaps enhances the reading experience. The intricate, colorful drawings, dominated by gray and green hues, are the primary attraction and are aptly complemented by the writing.
VERDICT The detail in the illustrations and text makes this an attractive offering to children and superior to other titles, such as Esther Porter's Peeking Under the City.
Reviewed by Margaret Nunes, Gwinnett County Public Library, GA , Dec 01, 2016

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