 Mr. Leon, in his orange taxi, takes an intriguing assortment of passengers on a trip around the world without ever leaving Paris. Jeanette, the hairdresser goes to Scissor Row. A mummy motors to Pyramid Street via Cairo Place. A poultry peddler travels to Chicken Street from Hen Road and Cockerel Street, steering clear of Fox Boulevard. Each passenger is linked to his origin or destination. The book contains a map of Paris where readers can explore the real locations. Surreal, retro-styled illustrations provide quirky details. mjw |
| Title: Mr Leon’s Paris Author: Stephane Yves Barroux Illustrator: Stephane Yves Barroux Publisher: Phoenix Yard Books Copyright: 2013 Original language: French Translator: Sarah Ardizzone Original title: Le Paris de Leon Original publisher: Actes Sud, Arles, France Original copyright: 2011 ISBN: 978-1907912085 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 5-7 Genre: Picture book Book setting: Paris, France Author’s ethnicity: French Author’s residence: France Subjects: Europe, France, Paris, Voyages around the world, Western Europe |
Mr Leon’s Paris
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