Review: The Emerald City
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 30, 2014
Maya and Filippo are lucky children who live on a cruise ship, the 'Fun Princess' with their parents and their cat, Otello. The cruise ship goes all over get world, and in each port, Maya and Filippo visit and learn about the city they are in.The author, Alinka Rutkowska, brings Maya and Filippo to Seattle in the state of Washington. It is also called the Emerald City because of all the green forests surrounding the city. Today, Maya and Filippo went on a guided tour of Seattle. Their tour guide was a nice young fellow who liked his job well enough, but it was the same old thing everyday, and he did not make enough money. You will follow Maya and Filippo as they tour Seattle and see the highlights. My daughter and her family live in Seattle, and I have seen first hand what a wonderful and beautiful city it is. The illustrator, Conrad Checiniski, has provided vibrant, colorful illustrations that depict all the sights Maya and Filippo see, and the fun times they have. Parents/Teachers will appreciate the quiz at the end of the book, and along with their children can read about the highlights and interesting facts that the author provides at the end of the book. There are also lessons to be learned, and that is always a good thing!  This book was given to me to read and review.Recommended. prisrob 04-30-14