My city speaks
Lebeuf, Darren2021
Book
"A young girl explores her city with her father, taking in all its sensory details. Her city speaks to her in so many ways: "sometimes it echoes," and "sometimes it trills." It "buzzes and tweets and flocks." It's both "busy" and "relaxed," and "smelly" and "sweet." In the end, we discover that the city doesn't just speak to this inquisitive young girl - it also listens ... Author Darren Lebeuf, an award-winning photographer, uses spare text and a rhythmic style to create an evocative read-aloud. The vivid adjectives, both concrete and abstract, will inspire children to try to capture in words what they notice not only in their own town or city, but in any setting. The bright, richly colored cut-paper collage illustrations by Ashley Barron add a captivating visual texture and depth to the story. The portrayal of a girl with a visual impairment walking through the city on her way to her violin recital offers a character education lesson in adaptability."-- Provided by publisher.
Main title:
My city speaks / written by Darren Lebeuf ; illustrated by Ashley Barron.
Author:
Lebeuf, Darren, authorBarron, Ashley, illustrator
Work:
Imprint:
Toronto, ON : Kids Can Press, [2021]©2021
Collation:
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 24 cm
Audience:
3+ years old.
Awards:
Schneider Family Book Award, Young Children, 2022
ISBN:
9781525304149 (hbk)9781525304149 (hardback)
Dewey class:
jC813.6
Language:
English
Subject:
People with visual disabilities -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile fictionChildren with visual disabilities -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile fictionCities and towns -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile fictionFathers and daughters -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile fictionChildren's stories -- Pictorial worksPicture booksStories in rhyme
BRN:
723426
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Melbourne Library | Junior Picture Book | L | Available |
| Kathleen Syme Carlton | Junior Picture Book | L | Available |
| Library at the Dock | Junior Picture Book | L | Available |
| narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services | Junior Picture Book | L | Available |
| North Melbourne Library | Junior Picture Book | L | Available |
| Southbank Library | Junior Picture Book | L | On loan - Due: 26 Jul 2026 |