That’s the Metro, Dude

That’s the Metro, Dude, Milada Rezková, Jan Šrámek, Veronika Vlková, Paseka, 2019, 168 pages, Illustrations: J. Šrámek and V. Vlková

That’s the Metro, Dude is an engaging children’s book that introduces readers to the fascinating world of underground transportation through the story of ten-year-old Karel Kroupa and his grandfather, a long-time employee of the Prague subway. Together, they explore the tunnels, stations, and backstage areas of the metro, revealing its history, technical curiosities, and secrets unknown to ordinary passengers.

The book won first place in the Czech competition for the Most Beautiful Czech Books in the category Books for Children and Young Adults.