The City Game. A guide for explorers.

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„The City Game” is a unique guide to city life seen through the eyes of a child preparing for independence. 

Hugo, a seven-year-old boy, walks to school every day with his mother, Mimi. He loves these shared moments, treating them as a city game. Step by step, stop by stop, he not only discovers the rules of safe travel in the city but also learns, with his mum’s guidance, about the functions of different places and the incredible possibilities for shaping urban spaces. 

Along with Hugo, his sister Jana, and his friends, readers will uncover the secrets of the city. They will learn how to navigate challenges, understand why children’s maps differ from adults’ maps, and recognize that some worlds in the game are unique. They will also encounter adults with superpowers capable of transforming cities. 

This story, co-created with children, emphasizes that our greatest strength in overcoming obstacles comes from our relationships and connections with others. Although cities are made up of buildings and streets, it is the people who give them their meaning. 

RECCOMENDATION:

Tim Gill, independent scholar and author of Urban Playground

„Beata Patuszyńska’s charming book invites us to see the city through the eyes of 7-year-old Hugo. Always curious, always on the lookout for what’s fun and engaging, Hugo and his family and friends share a taste for everyday life in streets, parks and neighborhoods. Their adventures speak to deep human values ​​of fairness, respect and agency. The moral of the story? Let’s create places where children can discover the stories of the city, and where the city can tell children its stories.”