The Bumper Book of London: Everything You Need to Know About London and More...
The cover tells us that this book has 'Everything you need to know about London and more...' An ambitious claim, but this book does pack in an enormous amount of information. The best thing is that much of it is unusual - this certainly isn't your ordinary guide book. It's a fascinating read and a great book to dip into and learn some fascinating facts to fascinate your friends and family - it's an excellent book for any lover of trivia. Broadly arranged by history, you will learn about art and architecture, landmarks, hidden places, ghosts, pearly kings and queens, festivals, street names, games, traditions, markets, football teams, and much, much more. On just one two page spread, there is London lingo, Georgian houses, Georgian secrets, a poem and a recipe - I can only give a small flavour of the contents here - but do get yourself a copy of this book! - Parents in Touch Parents in Touch 'With a sharply honed instinct for what engages children they have picked out the golden nuggets of London's colourful story and dished it up in a witty, compelling and easily digestible style.' - Parent's Directory -- Parent's Directory Parent's Directory Crams in nearly 300 pages of London fun and fact that will charm you to the eyebrows. ... Like LEGO and Haribo sweets, you might buy the Bumper Book of London for your kids, but you'll soon be clawing it off them The Londonist Packed with so much information that it challenges you to take a closer look at London - and truly enjoy yourself. Open it at any page and you will discover something you never knew before, something you want to go and see in your own capital that you thought you knew so well. Camden New Journal A child-centred history of the capital, which encourages children to 'eat their way around the world in London', mudlark for treasure on the Thames, snoop in famous houses and clamber aboard ships. Waitrose Weekend London is the most brilliant place for children, and if you're looking for ideas about where to go, The Bumper Boko of London is the perfect guide. House with No Name Crams in nearly 300 pages of London fun and fact that will charm you to the eyebrows. ... Like LEGO and Haribo sweets, you might buy the Bumper Book of London for your kids, but you'll soon be clawing it off them. The Londonist Packed to the brim with fascinating facts, recipes, sayings and more. The Bumper Book of London has the capital covered. Where London A medley of marvellous facts, mind boggling figures and tantalising trivia for fact hungry children and grown ups. Primary times (South, South East and East London editions) Compact, glossy and colourful,... positively bristling with facts about London. School Librarian