What initially comes to mind is using this story within geography and using maps of London to pinpoint the famous sights mentioned within the book. One of the Trafalgar Square lions comes to life and takes them on a wonderful tour of all the best sights Including Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben and the London Eye. James Mayhew studied at Maidstone College of Art and his first children's book, Katie's Picture Show was published in 1989. When Katie and her brother Jack visit London with Grandma, something very unexpected happens… One of the Trafalgar Square lions comes to life and takes them on a wonderful tour of the city including Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben and the London Eye.

Not only is it informative about the features of the incredible city, but the illustrations allow the reader to create vivid images in their head. It is not included in promotions available to our main range products, as stated in our terms of service.Featuring many of London’s key landmarks, this storybook has become a bestselling introduction to London, and is perfect for children visiting the city for the first time. Written and illustrated by James Mayhew, Katie's adventures in this book will capture your imagination as Katie and her brother Jack are shown the sights of London by a stone lion who comes alive and befriends them. We were in Trafalgar Square recently and he was thrilled to see the lions on their plinths, just like the lion in the book, and he started talking about all the places the lion visits, so the book clearly caught his imagination. Alongside his work in publishing, James has devised and performed in a hugely successful series of concerts for children, combining live classical music, storytelling and live art.

They show a city full of life and movement – people and vehicles on the city streets, Tower Bridge swinging open for the river traffic and the London Eye turning as Katie, Jack and the lion rise high above London.

Brought this book for my baby niece who lives in Australia, so she can always remember her auntie Katie who lives in London. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

There isn't anything about the new buildings and developments for the Olympics, but as 2012 is the Queen's Jubilee it works well for any little ones who are interested in the Queen and where she lives.It talked about a child visiting London’s landmarks and was a good summary portrayed in a captivating way for kids.