DD 016-020.999 (Jan) Storied City : A Children's Book Walking-Tour Guide to New York City (016.9747 Mar)

DD 016-020.999 (Jan) Storied City: A Children's Book Walking-Tour Guide to New York City

016.9747 Mar
Wow-talk about a blast from the past! If you were a reader as a child, this book will be like a snuggle in a warm blanket! And if you are a New Yorker, or have visited New York, or are ever planning to visit New York, this book is a delightful travel guide to boot! From Eloise to Harriet the Spy, Storied City covers books from toddler to teen, taking you on a journey through the real life settings in the Big Apple. I absolutely loved the book, and read it with a journal and pen at hand for taking notes. I will doubtless check it out again before my next trip north. There are so many small statues and markers that I was not even aware of, not to mention the fact that many of the locations mentioned in the literature really exist. As someone who really gets into books, I think it will be fascinating to go and trace the imaginary footsteps of some of my favorite characters. In addition, this would be a GREAT way to encourage young readers. Imagine outlining a summer reading list for them, with a trip at New York at the end so see some of the places they've been reading about-what an incentive to keep their minds active during the school break!!!