Big Brilliant World
A book of first words and early foreign language skills, featuring 12 cities from around the world
Matt Ralphs author Aysha Tengiz illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Bonnier Books Ltd
Published:5th Mar '26
Should be back in stock very soon
Big Brilliant Worldintroduces little ones to 12 exciting cities around the world as they discover different languages and learn new vocabulary.
This bright, busy and brilliant book tours 12 cities around the world: London, Tokyo, Paris, New York, Seoul, Istanbul, Mexico City, Budapest, Amsterdam, Berlin, Barcelona and Rome.
The incredibly detailed illustrations will take you right to the heart of some of the world's most exciting and magical cities.
It's time to pack your bags and get ready to set off on an adventure! This bright, busy and brilliant book tours 12 cities around the world: London, Tokyo, Paris, New York, Seoul, Istanbul, Mexico City, Budapest, Amsterdam, Berlin, Barcelona and Rome.
The incredibly detailed illustrations will take you right to the heart of some of the world's most exciting and magical cities. Learn how to say new words and phrases in different languages, whilst also discovering new foods and spotting historical landmarks along the way.
With fun characters and surprises to spot throughout, this book provides hours of fun for little ones, and is an ideal first introduction to foreign languages.
[A] classy non-fiction title. . . Every illustrated page buzzes with colour and detail and you could easily spend hours poring over its cute, kid-friendly maps. Think Richard Scarry meets Where's Wally? Playful and uplfiting. -- Lucy Bannerman * The Times *
Big and brilliant in name and nature, Matt Ralphs' Big Brilliant World is an absolute no-brainer of a book to give to non-fiction fans. . . Illustrated with elegance and energy by Aysha Tengiz (think Richard Scarry's busy detail presented in a bolder, clearer style), there's plenty to spot on every beautifully engaging page. At once an inspirational introduction to the world's glorious diversity and a stimulating language-learning primer, Big Brilliant World is an informative, accessible trove of cultural treasures. Packed with pithy cultural insights and set to spark an interest in learning languages, this top-notch non-fiction nugget takes readers on a rousing ride around twelve top cities. -- Joanne Owen * LoveReading4Kids *
Here is a brightly coloured hardback overflowing with interesting information about 12 cities around the world. . .The talent of both the award-winning author and illustrator shines through every busy, colourful page in this book, including the covers and endpapers. I loved the little characters that pop up throughout the city scenes. Meticulous detail is evident throughout this beautiful hardback making it a lively source of interesting facts. . . I am sure this publication will capture the imaginations of little ones. * Books for Keeps *
3-8-year-olds take a fantastic journey through 12 cities, from London and Tokyo to Istanbul, guided by immersive illustrated spreads. . . Big Brilliant World is a fascinating read - perfect for EYFS and Reception classes, offering an accessible and reassuring starting point for exploring languages and diverse city life. Highly recommended. -- Tom Tolkien * The School Reading List *
This remarkable book is the perfect starting point for making discoveries about languages and more. -- Louise Ellis-Barrett * Armadillo Magazine *
ISBN: 9781835870952
Dimensions: 309mm x 243mm x 10mm
Weight: 492g
32 pages