VÁMONOS: Los Angeles

Toddler-PreS–Tourism is not just for grown-ups. Young children can experience an introduction to travel through this colorful mapping of the City of Angels. This board book presents Los Angeles as a beautiful place that honors Latinx cuisine as well as celebrities, such as Selena and the LA Lakers. It will entice little ones to want to visit this city and find the featured sites. It will also inspire pride for those who live in LA and can identify the familiar places. Illustrations are bright and full of vibrant colors, highlighting locales like Santa Monica Pier and Olvera Street. The Spanish/English text is made up of simple sentences. This nonfiction book is lovely to look at, with lots of details to pore over, but it might not be attention-grabbing enough for children who have a tough time sitting down to read a picture book. Without a character to anchor the reading experience, this entry in the “Vámonos” series might be too difficult for some. However, with the help of a caring adult, kids will be pulled in by the busy and vivid art.