If You Were a City

Kyo Maclear's "If You Were a City" is a beautifully illustrated picture book that uses the metaphor of a city to help children explore their own identities and feelings. It celebrates the vast diversity of urban landscapes and the people who inhabit them across the globe, from quiet and dreamy to wild and gritty. The book provides a gentle, thought-provoking framework for children aged 4-11 to articulate who they are and how they feel, normalizing the idea that there are many ways to be. It's an excellent tool for parents and educators to open conversations about self-expression, community, and the beauty of differences.

A colorful celebration of cities and the people living in them. Just like people, there are so many ways a city can be. And this lively picture book explores all of them. From quiet and dreamy to bright and buzzing, the magnificent diversity of our world is celebrated by connecting the uniqueness of its places with the people who live in them. Wild, gritty, bookish, or sheltering—if you were a city, how would YOU be? CELEBRATING CITIES AND PEOPLE: Vivid illustrations introduce readers to cities and their citizens across the globe. A FUN READ-ALOUD: Kyo Maclear is an acclaimed writer for all ages. Her lively text is perfect for reading aloud both at home and at school. A FRESH WAY TO THINK ABOUT OURSELVES: Sometimes it can be hard to come up with the right words to describe who we are and how we feel. This thought-provoking book gives readers a new way to think about themselves and to express their identities. Perfect for: Parents Grandparents Gift-givers Educators