Popville - a pop-up civic experience

Would it be completely insane to say that pop-up books count as one of my 'reasons to be cheerful'? Recently, I've really started to appreciate the incredible artistry that goes into a good pop-up (and note I say 'good' - there's a lot of dross out there too).

Here is an incredible-looking book/work of art which has had an awful lot of thought and craft go into it. Wordless, the book takes you through the development of a city from a single church to a busy metropolis - so it's educational for the older kids, and, well, just a fun and interesting experience for the youngsters.

It's available to pre-order on Amazon.com,
or right now on UK site Present and Correct, if you just can't wait for the ultimate pop-up civic experience.