S is for Seattle (Alphabet Cities)

by Maria Kernahan

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With vivid, design-centric illustrations that and short whimsical rhymes, S is for Seattle shows off the iconic people, places, food and music of Seattle. This A-Z tour of the Emerald City takes readers through iconic landmarks in the Seattle, including the Space Needle, the Public Market, the Monorail and iconic Seattle ferries. Other stops include a visit to the octopus that lives in Puget Sound and the great, gross Gum Wall. "S is for Seattle also highlights the nature of the Northwest, show more especially Mount Rainier. Seattle sports fans won't be disappointed either with an image of iconic Seattle sports legends' jerseys. Can you guess them all? This Seattle children's book is a durable version of the beloved picture book S is for Seattle and is great for traveling and little hands. Whether on a coffee table or on the nightstand, this large-format book is sure to make any local or visitor smile. show less

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A very thorough overview of Seattle's attractions, in alphabet form. While the choices are clever and the artwork is nice, the rhymes are forced and awkward. Nice as a tourist book, or for new residents, but skip it for storytime -- it just doesn't scan.

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Picture Books
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917.977History & geographyGeography & travelGeography of and travel in North AmericaWest Coast U.S.WashingtonPuget Sound counties
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