Book details
Night City
Description
An hour by hour look at some night workers in a city that never sleeps, including fire fighters, a museum night watchman, musicians, and newspaper pressmen. A colorful and lavish picture book chronicles the nighttime goings-on of a bustling metropolis from hour to hour, devoting each spread to a new scene, some lively and some quiet, in which people live active lives despite the evening hours.
Age
3-8
Text complexity
beginner
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- To explore the vibrant and imaginative depiction of urban life at night as potentially illustrated by Monica Wellington's signature colorful and engaging style.
- To enjoy a story that might combine elements of adventure, mystery, or fantasy set against the backdrop of a bustling nocturnal cityscape.
- To appreciate the artwork and visual storytelling that Monica Wellington is known for, which could bring the night city to life for readers of all ages.
- To engage with themes such as community, diversity, and the beauty of city life that are often present in Wellington's works and could be central to 'Night City'.