I love that this is a tourist/travel book for kids, but with the additional element of illustrations and rhyme. We had a fun time reading and it the illustrations were bright and engaging. I wish the monuments had addresses for the landmarks printed too, so we could truly have called it a travel guide for kids.

Otherwise it almost is akin to visiting Chicago in book form.

Such a fun way to learn all about Chicago! I feel like this book will help inspire the love of travel but also the love of your hometown. I am super excited for future books of Kayan's travels and can't wait to share them with my nanny kids when we are learning about different places!

Kayan Goes to Chicago is a bright and cheerful picture book that takes young readers on a mini adventure through one of America’s most iconic cities. Kayan introduces kids to Chicago’s buildings, museums, and tasty local treats, all through fun language and bold illustrations that are perfect for storytime. I really enjoyed reading it with my niece—she kept pointing out the food pages and asking when we could go there in real life! It’s a great little book for travel-loving families or anyone curious about the Windy City.

My son & I absolutely loved this!! We recognized all the landmarks from our recent trip to Chicago and it was fun reciting memories in-between pages as well. The book is beautifully illustrated with colorful imagery throughout. A great read for any child interested in the Windy City or travel!

Windy City Wonders with Kayan!

Kayan Goes to Chicago is a pint-sized passport to the Windy City, packed with color, curiosity, and all the deep-dish joy a kiddo could dream of—yep, I wanted to tag along!

Okay, if your kiddo’s been bitten by the travel bug (or you just need something to distract them that isn’t a screen), Kayan Goes to Chicago is the ticket! 🏙️🍕 This book is so stinkin’ cute I actually said “aww” out loud—like, twice. Kayan makes Chi-town look like the coolest place ever, and the illustrations? Hello, eye candy for little eyes! If you’ve got a tiny adventurer in your life, they’ll eat this up faster than a deep-dish slice. 🎒✨

A very good book geared to little kids, giving a bit of a tour through Chicago. It tells about quite a few fun stops/sights in the city.....that kids.... & adults too, would enjoy.........& from a kid's perspective. The art work is great, very colorful & appropriately drawn.......for kids & adults to relate to!
I just learned that this Kayan has a series of travel books......if this is any indication of the other books.....they've got a good thing going! This is real good!
I received a complimentary e-ARC of the book from Arashi Publishing LLC via NetGalley for review purposes & this is my own fair & honest review.

I love this book! I'll start this review by talking about the writing. The author's decision to make this book rhyme and have a couplet format was a smart choice! The story flowed very nicely and it, somehow, added to the wondrous tone of the book. It's very impressive that the author managed to spark a specific emotion in the reader, just with help from the writing style. Additionally, the rhymes that I saw weren't ones that were overused, but they were unique and still worked.
Although, this book definitely would not be complete without the stunning visuals. It was apparent that the illustrator did their homework! Key locations, buildings, and landmarks were able to be easily identified by the reader, even if these things weren't explicity mentioned in the writing. Additionally, it was almost as if readers were looking at real pictures of Chicago as they read, because the illustrations were so detailed and true-to-life.
Everything about this book was just so impressive; bravo!!

This book is so cute! I have never been to Chicago before, but now I want to go and see all of the places mentioned. I bet the kids I babysit would love this one too!

Before reading this book, I didn’t know about the Kayan Travel series—but I’m really glad I found it! This fun story follows Kayan as he shows us around his hometown, Chicago. He takes us to some of the city’s most famous places, fun museums, and shares his favorite foods. It’s a great way to help kids learn about a new city from a kid’s point of view.

The pictures in the book are bright, colorful, and full of life, which makes it really fun to look at. I think this is a great book for young kids, especially if they’re getting ready to visit Chicago or just want to learn about somewhere new. Whether they’re reading it on their own or listening to someone read it to them, this book is a fun way to explore. I definitely recommend it!

A huge thanks to NetGalley, the author & the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced copy.