The story is about the adventures two children and their dad take on their trip on the subway. It gives the reader a detailed summary of their journey, telling about the different station, routes and the different people they meet. The reader gets to experience how thrilling a subway trip can be for two children. The story is also vividly illustrated, the illustrations are drawn on an all-black background and the rest of the drawings are drawn with only primary colors. This gives the illustrations a simplistic yet meticulous feeling. The characters, the two sons and the dad, don’t have faces, so their emotions are all portrayed by their body actions. This beautiful story portrays father-son relationships in a positive manner. It also teaches children about journey and discovering new places. This book can be used in class before going on a fieldtrip or before similar situations. Or this story can be a great bedtime story. With boldly and simply painted figures inspired by public signage, Nieman creates a wild and colorful ride through New York City's subway system. Transit-specific vocabulary like "express" and "detour" are introduced through both the illustrations and the rhyming text throughout the story. Children not familiar with either an urban environment or New York's subway system might scratch their heads at the street names and tricky letter/number names of the train lines, but all readers will recognize the thrill and excitement of a day adventure in the city.
What do You think about Subway (2010)?
This book is adorable. It's going on my "good presents for kids" list!
—sleeper5
Very cool book. Lot's of fun facts, and great illustrations as well.
—sad123456
