Los Angeles is...

By Elisa Parhad, Alexander Vidal (Illustrator)

Discover Los Angeles through waves, stars, and taco trucks.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 22 ratings

26 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Explore Los Angeles, where surfing waves meet Hollywood stars, and taco trucks line the streets. This vibrant board book introduces toddlers and first-time travelers to the City of Angels, capturing its unique blend of style and culture. From citrus groves to lowrider cruises, each page offers a glimpse into the diverse and dynamic life of this iconic city. Will you find your favorite spot among the palm trees and tar pits?

From the publisher

Los Angeles is . . . surfing waves and fashion faves, citrus fruits and long commutes, lowrider cruising and poolside snoozing, zipping cars and Hollywood stars. From taco trucks to tar pits, this stylish primer to California’s City of Angels, illustrated by Alexander Vidal, is spot-on for toddlers and first-time travelers.

At a glance

Format: Board Book
Pages: 26
Reading age: 0–4
Audience: Picture

Themes & topics

Books about the beach Books about travel Books about famous places Books about explorers Books about California

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Stories behind the story

Are there any details of Los Angeles Is . . . that you particularly love that readers should watch for?

Not many people think of Los Angeles as a city of nature, but it absolutely is in many parts of it. Look out for the possums, coyotes, raccoons and skunks in the book. On the "Canyon Views" page, you can spot P-22, Hollywood's famous animal celebrity. If you don't know who it is, you should look it up and learn about him! By Elisa Parhad (author)

What part of creating Los Angeles Is . . . did you most enjoy?

I loved brainstorming every aspect that embodies life in Los Angeles--the good and the bad--and then trying to get it all in the text somehow. Lots of text had to be cut out of the original manuscript because it went from picture book format with 32 pages to a board book with about 10. One thing I love about LA is the vast variety of architectural styles, which I was able to sneak in on the end pages. The most satisfying part though was seeing the text come to life in the illustrations by Alexander Vidal, who nailed it every time. By Elisa Parhad (author)

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