Bustling Cities of the World by Jana Sedlackova

Bustling Cities of the World by Jana Sedlackova

Explore 30 Amazing Cities Around the Globe with this Travel Adventure Book for Kids!

From the rain-soaked streets of London to the cherry blossoms of Kyoto and the sun-drenched alleys of Cairo, Bustling Cities of the World takes kids ages 9–12 on a whirlwind tour of the world’s most iconic urban destinations. With over 1,000 watercolor illustrations, this oversized picture book brings each city to life through vibrant visuals and fascinating facts.

Every spread is packed with cultural details, local landmarks, and fun surprises. This beautifully illustrated book also includes five U.S. cities: New York, San Francisco, Miami, New Orleans, and Santa Fe. Whether your child dreams of traveling or simply loves learning about different places, Bustling Cities of the World is a passport to discovery—no suitcase required.

• Visual Feast for Curious Travelers – More than 1,000 hand-painted illustrations showcase architecture, food, fashion, and city life.
• Educational & Entertaining – Learn fun facts about each city’s history, inventions, and traditions in a fun and accessible way.
• Perfect for Global Explorers – Inspires curiosity about geography, culture, and travel.
• Oversized Format for Maximum Impact – A beautiful gift book that invites kids to dive into each city’s unique vibe.
• Great for Classrooms, Libraries & Family Travel Planning – A lively resource for sparking conversations about the world.

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"Bustling Cities of the World is an oversized book that celebrates the world's major and busiest cities, from Cairo to London and Sydney to VancouverIntroductions to each capture a sense of place and environment ("It's raining again-no surprise to Londoners. Nobody leaves home without a hat, cap, or umbrella-just look at Sherlock Holmes, a palace guard, even the Queen!"). Each city receives a two-page spread packed with illustrations of its major attributes, from foods and historical buildings to local districts, bridges, markets, and more. The result is a lively leisure read that holds educational attraction, as well." —Midwest Book Review

"The illustrations are charmingly rendered and I like that each city's illustrations have a unifying color. This makes the page full of tiny illustrations feel cohesive. I feel like this would be a good book to read with younger kids, although older kids would probably appreciate the illustrations as well." —NetGalley-Reviewer

"There is so much to discover in this book covering some of the largest and best-known cities around the globe. The illustration style is fresh and vibrant and captures the attention quickly. It has a very "travel sketchbook" feel to it which I absolutely loved." —NetGalley-Educator

"This is a lovely book; the illustrations are beautiful and they will entice any family to pick it up and read it to and with their children. I like the very full pages, almost like a seek and find book, they seem to bustle just like the title of the book!" —NetGalley-Librarian

"A fun illustrated description of cities around the world. The illustrations are cute, and each city has a simple, short description written about it." —NetGalley-Bookseller

"It would be fun to encourage kids to make their own gallery of images that define their home city or state." —Flying Off My Bookshelf

"The result is a lively leisure read that holds educational attraction, as well." —Donovan's Literary Services

"The illustrations in the book are to die for! Each two-page spread features dozens of illustrations, ranging from architecture to food to famous residents. Kids will have fun searching through all the small details." —SmeeWHPL, Librarian

"In this delightful book, you'll embark on a whirlwind tour of 30 of the world's most exciting cities, all brought to life with fun and vibrant watercolor illustrations. From the enigmatic Sphinx in Cairo to the iconic Parthenon in Athens, and the majestic elephants in Siem Reap, each page is a treasure trove of discovery. Jana Sedlackova's book provides a perfect blend of travel excitement and education, offering a little paragraph description on each page that will captivate your imagination. It's fun for budding globetrotters and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. So, if you're ready for an adventure without leaving your cozy reading nook, grab your copy of "Bustling Cities of the World" and get ready to wander the world, one city at a time!" —Read with a Rescue, IG

"We love all the colorful pictures of the amazing things you can do & eat in different large cities around the world." —Three Bookworms, IG

"This visual guide is a feast for the eyes. Each city is represented in a distinct colour palette that unifies the elements that comprise it, as well as reveals something about that place. I appreciated seeing the land acknowledgement on the Vancouver spread and would love to see another volume (or several!) of this collection for some lesser known cities — this book is so beautifully crafted, eye-catching, and engaging." —Fairytales and Fingerpaints, IG

"Today, I’m sharing a book all three of us love exploring and planning future vacations around (at least my kids are, I guess they are planning on winning the lottery too). Bustling CITIES of the World, from rainy London to sun-torched Cairo you’ll feel like your right in the thick of these amazing cities all around the world. How we enjoy this book... We choose a city, and spend time on the page looking at and talking about all the pictures that represent the city. Then each kid chooses a couple things to learn more about. I love how this book has provided a path to interactive learning and sparked an interest in travel and learning about different cultures. I also love that it’s such a visual guide. " —Parkside Reads, IG

Jana Sedlackova is a children’s book author who graduated from the School of Textile Design and Management. In her free time, she enjoys singing in choirs and decorating gingerbread during Christmastime. Her work is driven by the belief that everyone is searching for the perfect fairytale. She hails from Brno, Czech Republic.

Magdalena Konecna illustrated her first book when she was only 17 years old. Her main sources of inspiration are her dreams and travels and the natural world. You can find her pictures on greeting cards and in notebooks, as well as in various publications. She lives and works in the Czech Republic.