My City
My City by Joanne Liu is a vibrant picture book published by National Geographic Books on April 16, 2019. This 32-page edition invites young readers to join Max, a boy on a quest to mail a letter for his mother, as he explores the wonders of his neighborhood. Through his journey, Max encounters various elements of city life, from the beauty of falling leaves to the towering skyscrapers and the hustle of adults around him.
Readers will find that My City captures the excitement and unexpected delights of urban exploration. As Max navigates his surroundings, he discovers that the mailbox he seeks is surprisingly close to home. This engaging narrative encourages children to appreciate the small details of their environment, highlighting themes of imagination and play within the context of city and town life.
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A young boy discovers the excitement and unexpected delight of exploring his city–and so will readers of this vibrant picture book.
Max is asked to mail a letter for his mother. As he walks through his neighborhood in search of a mailbox, he encounters all sorts of interesting things like falling leaves dancing in the wind, skyscrapers towering in the distance, and junk being piled into a garbage truck. All around him adults hurry on their various errands, too busy to appreciate these wondrous details. His walk through the city leads Max to discover that the mailbox is actually right next door to his own house. Children will enjoy following Max on his adventure and seeing things from his perspective as they explore Joanne Liu’s colorful celebration of everyday life in a busy city.
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