gothai's review against another edition
3.0
The Van Go family is traveling around the world. They visit many countries. They take different modes of transportation. They also keep a journal, look-up names for similar vehicles in other countries, etc. The vehicle in India is called Auto-rickshaw and not Tuk Tuk. Illustrations are bright and good with many detailing.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC
thelostshoe's review against another edition
5.0
Cute educational read going around the world in different vehicles. Book that is great for kids who are interested in vehicles or travel. .. or both.
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camillalice's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book and so did my 2 year-old vehicle-mad child. I thought it was a rather clever way of teaching children about the world. Granted, my toddler was more interested about the vehicles, but he did take in quite a bit, and I am sure it appeal to older children too. It was fun to see the family start their trip in Scotland as we live in Scotland.
The illustrations are sweet and colourful, and were well-liked here.
Disclaimer - I received a free digital copy courtesy of Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The illustrations are sweet and colourful, and were well-liked here.
Disclaimer - I received a free digital copy courtesy of Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
etienne02's review against another edition
1.0
There's places, vehicles and a bit of a story, all draw with a childish style. There is just too much thing packed into a pages that it isn't fun to watch and at the same time we don,t learn anything really useful or interesting. I don't see how kid could like this book, except if they're obsess with vehicles...
easyqueenie's review against another edition
4.0
Around The World in Every Vehicle follows the Van Go family from Scotland (Mum, Dad, Freddie, and Daisy) as they travel around the world on a truly global vacation, visiting many countries and traveling by dozens of different type of vehicles.
The family begins their trip by heading to London in their little blue camper van where they see black cabs and big red buses. Freddie also has a journal which helps him learn about different types of the same kind of vehicle, for example, in London he opens it to see other kinds of buses from around the world such as a yellow US school bus. From London, the family head to Paris by Eurostar, then onto Germany, the Czech Republic and on to Turkey and India. Soon they are flying to Hong Kong, then on to New York, Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, and then Australia (the order of the countries did confuse me a little here).
Along the way, the family sees jet skis and sailboats, ambulances and bicycles, delivery vans and airplanes. There are common vehicles like cars and trains, and less well-known ones like tuk-tuks in Thailand and trolley cars in San Francisco.
This is a lovely, colorful book that serves as a guide for young children to not only different kinds of vehicles but also to many different countries and cultures. There is some exploration of food and local activities in many of the locations, and maps are used help to give a sense of how the countries interconnect with one another. It was notable that most of the Middle East, the Balkans, and Eastern Europe was skipped over, but then it would be impossible to visit every country without turning the book into an encyclopedia.
This would make a great book for any child curious about the great wide world beyond their hometown.
The family begins their trip by heading to London in their little blue camper van where they see black cabs and big red buses. Freddie also has a journal which helps him learn about different types of the same kind of vehicle, for example, in London he opens it to see other kinds of buses from around the world such as a yellow US school bus. From London, the family head to Paris by Eurostar, then onto Germany, the Czech Republic and on to Turkey and India. Soon they are flying to Hong Kong, then on to New York, Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, and then Australia (the order of the countries did confuse me a little here).
Along the way, the family sees jet skis and sailboats, ambulances and bicycles, delivery vans and airplanes. There are common vehicles like cars and trains, and less well-known ones like tuk-tuks in Thailand and trolley cars in San Francisco.
This is a lovely, colorful book that serves as a guide for young children to not only different kinds of vehicles but also to many different countries and cultures. There is some exploration of food and local activities in many of the locations, and maps are used help to give a sense of how the countries interconnect with one another. It was notable that most of the Middle East, the Balkans, and Eastern Europe was skipped over, but then it would be impossible to visit every country without turning the book into an encyclopedia.
This would make a great book for any child curious about the great wide world beyond their hometown.
backpackingbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
I think this book is fantastic - the illustrations really bring the book to life. As a family who love to travel, I would definitely want to read this with my child. I don't think it is a one-time read at all - children can continue reading as they get older and enhance their geography/vehicle knowledge. The educational aspects don't feel forced - they naturally fit within the style and tone of the book. It also acknowledges anxieties that a child who hasn't traveled before might feel such as getting the subway and being away from home. I love how the beginning tells children that their home will be waiting for them when they return but there is a big wide world to see out there. Travel has shaped me as a person and it is something I am very keen to continue with my own child so this book really is perfect for when that time comes. I will definitely be purchasing in the future!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free digital copy or this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free digital copy or this book in exchange for an honest review.
easyqueenie's review
4.0
Around The World in Every Vehicle follows the Van Go family from Scotland (Mum, Dad, Freddie, and Daisy) as they travel around the world on a truly global vacation, visiting many countries and traveling by dozens of different type of vehicles.
The family begins their trip by heading to London in their little blue camper van where they see black cabs and big red buses. Freddie also has a journal which helps him learn about different types of the same kind of vehicle, for example, in London he opens it to see other kinds of buses from around the world such as a yellow US school bus. From London, the family head to Paris by Eurostar, then onto Germany, the Czech Republic and on to Turkey and India. Soon they are flying to Hong Kong, then on to New York, Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, and then Australia (the order of the countries did confuse me a little here).
Along the way, the family sees jet skis and sailboats, ambulances and bicycles, delivery vans and airplanes. There are common vehicles like cars and trains, and less well-known ones like tuk-tuks in Thailand and trolley cars in San Francisco.
This is a lovely, colorful book that serves as a guide for young children to not only different kinds of vehicles but also to many different countries and cultures. There is some exploration of food and local activities in many of the locations, and maps are used help to give a sense of how the countries interconnect with one another. It was notable that most of the Middle East, the Balkans, and Eastern Europe was skipped over, but then it would be impossible to visit every country without turning the book into an encyclopedia.
This would make a great book for any child curious about the great wide world beyond their hometown.
The family begins their trip by heading to London in their little blue camper van where they see black cabs and big red buses. Freddie also has a journal which helps him learn about different types of the same kind of vehicle, for example, in London he opens it to see other kinds of buses from around the world such as a yellow US school bus. From London, the family head to Paris by Eurostar, then onto Germany, the Czech Republic and on to Turkey and India. Soon they are flying to Hong Kong, then on to New York, Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, and then Australia (the order of the countries did confuse me a little here).
Along the way, the family sees jet skis and sailboats, ambulances and bicycles, delivery vans and airplanes. There are common vehicles like cars and trains, and less well-known ones like tuk-tuks in Thailand and trolley cars in San Francisco.
This is a lovely, colorful book that serves as a guide for young children to not only different kinds of vehicles but also to many different countries and cultures. There is some exploration of food and local activities in many of the locations, and maps are used help to give a sense of how the countries interconnect with one another. It was notable that most of the Middle East, the Balkans, and Eastern Europe was skipped over, but then it would be impossible to visit every country without turning the book into an encyclopedia.
This would make a great book for any child curious about the great wide world beyond their hometown.
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