A basic field guide for young children, introducing them to the most common plants and animals of the cities in which they live (in the case of this particular guidebook, the cities of Britain). The illustrations are clear and uncluttered, but the descriptions tend towards the absolutely minimal. The Grey Squirrel, for instance, has the following entry: "Squirrels are common in parks and gardens and can become very bold and tame. Their coats may have brown patches. Body length 27cm" (p. 38). The other entries are of similar length and detail, but then this is likely a result of the target audience - again, it's clearly for younger children, and if it gets them interested in the wildlife around them, more advanced guides can be sought.