About

Hello, Chicago, and hooray!
Adventure waits for us today!

From the shores of North Avenue Beach to the iconic Cloud Gate (the Bean), there’s so much to do and see in the bustling city of Chicago! With stops at the Art Institute, Grant Park, Navy Pier, and more, this spirited tour of the Windy City is just right for little readers—and their parents!—who are excited to explore. Get ready for adventure—an unforgettable Chicago experience awaits!

Art direction and design by Mariam Quraishi

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Acclaim

A 2023 Illinois Reads book selection

“Filled with energetic rhyming and colorful, detailed illustrations, this book takes readers on a tour through some of Chicago’s most popular attractions and features . . . Students will love the cheerful rhyming cadence and features of a city they may have never seen.” —School Library Journal

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Availability

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