Cities and architecture have been popular topics for children's books since their inception. Titles such as The Book of Shops (1899) and High Street (1938) have presented young readers with images of the buildings that make up our city streets; while picturebook makers like Miroslav Šašek and Richard Scarry have played a crucial role in helping children to develop an awareness of both our cities and the role we people play in them.

For young readers, cities are presented by a simple vision. Our understanding of them is defined by their physical characteristics. Architecture and landmarks inform our visual language and help us gain a conventional understanding of the places we inhabit. I am interested in exploring the abstract and intangible characteristics that define these spaces. As our modern world becomes increasingly more accessible, I hope to question what relevance the traditional physicality of our cities has and encourage children to think of city architecture in new ways.