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If You Were a City by Kyo Maclear

misspippireads's review

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5.0

An imaginative book about how do you picture yourself in the concept of a city. Lots of questions mixed with lots of suggestions and city ideas. A great book for creatives or jumping into city exploration.

Reviewed from a library copy.

ga_hah_stwi's review

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5.0

The art and diversity in this book is astounding!

beths0103's review

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5.0

If You Were a City manages to be both spare and descriptive in its text. This book reminds me of why I love visiting new cities for the first time: to experience the vibe and feel what kind of energy it has. Kyo Maclear's text gives language to the different kinds of energy a city can have.

kharereads's review

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4.0

A great diverse read, beautifully illustrated, and well suited to kids aged 4+.

nerdybookworm23's review

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reflective relaxing

5.0

kiralovesreading's review

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

maxcfb's review

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0

kp_writ's review

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5.0

Illustrations are fucking beautiful. As a city planner I loved this - so much that I think I'll start up a collection of kids books about cities.

kaecho's review

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adventurous fast-paced

5.0

convert your children into human-focused urban planners today! introduce them to cities skylines way before they should be playing video games! they're gonna wanna know what a train is next if they don't already! 

happy_stomach's review

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hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.0

Expansive, delightful, and inclusive