by Kyo Maclear, illustrated by Francesca Sanna is a lavishly illustrated book that allows a child’s imagination to wander. Prompting the reader to wonder what they would be like as a city, the book shows the glorious diversity of cities all over the world and the specific characteristics that make them unique: “shiny, glassy, sleek, and tall” or “weathered, warm, playful, old”. Colorful illustrations accompany the rhyming text, encouraging readers to pour over the intricate pictures of each city. This is a perfect book for early armchair travelers!