Do you remember theThis Is.... series by M. Sasek?
This beloved series has sold 2+ million copies worldwide. The series is once again, gaining popularity with its re-release. Each book in the series now includes a fact sheet with updated statistics and acknowledgement of cultural sensitivities, now in a reduced trim size and a paper over board cover.

THIS IS…BY M. SASEK
On sale: March 10, 2026 / $12.95 USA / Hardcover
London: 978-0-7893-4634-6
Paris: 978-0-7893-4633-9
New York: 978-0-7893-4635-3
San Francisco: 978-0-7893-4636-0
Previous Praise for This Is…series
- “ Makes grown-ups nostalgic for the places of their youth, and for youth itself.”
2011 Oprah’s Favorite Things
- “A magic carpet ride [helping to] open young minds to the rest of the planet.”
The Atlantic
- “Sasek’s books exemplify an era in which world travel became possible for ordinary citizens, and his smooth cosmopolitan style still looks fresh today.”
Publishers Weekly
- “Will delight illustrators, graphic designers, and lovers of classic children's books.”
School Library Journal
- “Whimsical drawings of the world’s greatest cities have enchanted children for decades.”
Good Housekeeping
Also featured in: Entertainment Weekly, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, Martha Stewart Living, Travel for Kids, Book Page, Passport, Afar, Design Observer, and many more
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