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Hill, Isabel
2 Reviews
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Back matter situates this simply presented, graphically crisp, and straightforward concept book in the Art Deco District of Miami Beach. Skillful close-up photographs of architectural elements introduce numbers from one to ten, shapes (including more complex ones such as octagons and zigzags), and colors, culminating in an open-ended identification game. Reminiscent of Tana Hoban's work, the book feels both vintage and timeless.
Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin
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Vivid photographs invite children to look closely at a variety of city buildings to find a column adorned with a dog's face, a bronze frieze featuring flying geese, etc. On each double-page spread, left-hand pages show wide views while right-hand pages zoom in on the highlighted animal. The child-friendly topic and approach and the small trim size make this a winning introduction to architecture. Glos.
Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano
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