Overflowing with the sounds a baby experiences during his daily jaunt around the city with Mommy, this busy, interactive book offers an opportunity to accelerate babies' and toddlers' listening and speaking skills. AGES: 0-4 AUTHOR: Maria Carluccio finds her inspiration in everyday items around her, from the knick-knacks she collects in flea markets to scraps of interesting paper she finds on the streets. She lives in New York with her daughter. This is her second project for Barefoot Books, following 'Skip through the Seasons'. SELLING POINTS: . A multi-layered early learning book: With lots of sounds spelled out on every page and all kinds of everyday objects to identify and talk about, this book is especially designed to stimulate sensory perception in young children . Familiar urban setting: Over half of today's children live in towns and cities; children will recognise familiar sights and sounds from their own home environments as they follow the adventures of the main characters . Sturdy board pages for small hands: Large enough to distinguish images easily and strong enough to withstand robust affection, the sturdy design of this book will give it impressive staying power REVIEWS: "A very simple rhyme and exuberant collage illustrations celebrate the diversity of people, animals and vehicles in this highly interactive book" - Booklist