C is for Chicago

by Maria Kernahan, Michael Schafbuch (Illustrator)

With vivid, design-centric illustrations that and short whimsical rhymes, C is for Chicago shows off the iconic people, places, food and music of Chicago. This A-Z tour of the Windy City takes readers through iconic landmarks in the Second City, including Millennium Park and “The Bean”, Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain, The El, The Chicago River and Navy Pier. “C is for Chicago” also highlights the food and music that make Chicago Chicago Hot Dogs, Deep Dish Pizza and the Chicago Blues. Chicago ports fans won’t be disappointed either with a stop at Wrigley Field and iconic Chicago sports legends’ jerseys. Can you guess them all? This Chicago children’s book is a full-size picture book with gorgeous illustrations printed on premium gloss paper. Whether on a coffee table or on the nightstand, this large-format book is sure to make any local or visitor smile.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

56 pages, Board Book

First published November 1, 2013

About the author

Maria Kernahan is the author of A Is for Aspen, B Is for Boston, and C Is for Chicago, as well as fiction for adults. She is a former copywriter for J. Walter Thompson. She lives in Chicago.

Reviews

[Alex]

I learned SO much from this book! I had no idea that taxis were the best way to get around in the snow, or that C was for Chicago. Really compelling plot, I’ve never read another story quite like this one. One knock: I thought the illustrations weren’t great. Crudely drawn, bright colors, only a child could love them…what’s that? This is a kid’s book? Are you sure? Because I didn’t understand most of it, the first part of my review was a lie. I don’t even know how to read. Anyway, Chicago is cool and my kid eats the pages in this book so it’s got to be good, right?

[Steven Baumgartner]

This entire series is a ton of fun. They are great for the coffee table or with the younger kids who are learning to read. And it's fun to talk about all the different places to go.