Inspired by tales from author Laura Reynolds' grandmother's childhood and her penchant for fun sayings and riddles, Joanie May, The London Girl, introduces children to Cockney Rhyming Slang in a playful and poetic way. Set in 1950s Essex, Illustrator Lucie Sheridan brings the story to life with cute and captivating illustrations, portraying Joanie May's adventures in a which children will love. Ideal for preschool age children, the almost forgotten about Cockney Rhyming Slang dialect is revisited for a new generation.