We were at home now, watching the world through our windows. Outside we see the city we know, but not as we’ve seen it before. The once hustling and bustling streets are empty. Well, almost empty. Around the city there are still people, some, out and about. These are the people keeping us safe. Keeping us healthy. Keeping our mail and our food delivered. Keeping our grocery stores stocked. Keeping the whole city going. Brian Floca speaks for us all in this stirring homage to all the essential workers who keep the essentials operating so the rest of us can do our part by sheltering in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This exciting sticker collection invites you to take an imaginary ride on a fire truck—sixteen different ones, in fact. The awesome caravan of colorful fire department vehicles includes a floodlight truck, sky-life engine, ladder truck, tanker, pumper, aerial ladder, ambulance, and more.You'll enjoy decorating notebooks, lunch boxes, windows, and lots of other flat surfaces with these peel-and-apply illustrations of actual fire-fighting equipment. It's a fun collection for firehouse fans of all ages.
Kids who are thrilled by the sights and sounds of fire trucks roaring to the rescue can outfit a truck of their very own. This shiny vehicle comes with 35 reusable stickers that provide hours of amusement. They include pump hoses, ladders, lights, and other equipment.
An informative and inspiring biography of Alvin Ailey, the great African-American dancer and choreographer, created by The New York Times bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea David Pinkney and Brian Pinkey. Since he was a young boy in Navasota, Texas, Alvin Ailey loved to stomp his feed and clap his hands to the music of the True Vine Baptist choir. Later, he learned how to dance. He spent some time with the best teachers of the era and eventually started his own modern dance company, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Get ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid's travel guides featuring the most amazing cities around the world. New York City, here we come!
The perfect introduction to New York City for kids
Take with you on your travels or make epic discoveries from the comfort of home.
Packed with wow-factor facts, 'what's the difference?' challenges and vibrant photography.
Reveals 'Secrets of the City' and spotlights weird, wacky and lesser-known sights (there's even a dog museum!).
Insider scoop on how to get around using public transport; places to play; epic views; where and what to eat; heading to Broadway; New York City's kaleidoscope of culture; gardens and outdoor spaces; wildlife in the city; and more.
Awesome illustrated maps provide kids with an overview of New York City's top sights and boroughs.
Wake up, City Baby, and welcome to another fun day in the city! Enjoy yoga, food truck eats, dancing at the block party, a visit to the zoo, splash pad time, and so much more! From train rides to bus rides, explore the world with your City Baby. For babies and toddlers age 0-3, these sturdy board books are built for read-a-longs, family vacations, travel, and precious together time.
This unique alphabet book features four works of art from different cultures and periods for each letter of the alphabet. Simple words matched with intriguing illustrations provide an opportunity for endless exploration. Children will be fascinated to discover that a boat, a rose, a tree, and even a window can be so different from one another -- and from the objects they see every day. Adults will love the visual and cultural richness of this alphabetical tour through the Metropolitan Museum's collection.
Recommended age for children 1-4.
Experience your neighborhood through the pages of an unbreakable book! Indestructibles is a reliable series that introduces young children to the concept of story time. These books are beloved by both infants and their caregivers, and are designed to withstand the way babies interact with books - by touching and chewing on them. With 12 pages, they are recommended for ages 1 to 3 years.
Introducing 100 First Words for Little New Yorkers, a state primer for kids learning their first words! Forget apple and dog. Little New Yorkers are ready to move from ABC to MTA and other New York-specific words like borough, hero, and egg cream (if you know, you know). Packed with hilarious illustrations and 100 words every NYC-dwelling baby should know (before any others, of course), 100 First Words for Little New Yorkers is the perfect board book for families who call the city home.
Board Book, 20 pages & recommended for kids from 0 to 3 years old.
Discover the Harlem icons that have defined generations of American culture. Harlem is full of remarkable treasures, including museums, performance spaces, community centers, and more—all of which come to life in this lavish celebration of Harlem as an epicenter of African American history and a vibrant neighborhood that continues to shape our world. At once a love letter and a rich alphabetical archive, H Is for Harlem highlights communities and traditions that connect our past and present. 48 pages. Recommended age: 5 - 9 years.
