Storied City: A Children's Book Walking-Tour Guide to New York City - Softcover

Marcus, Leonard M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0525469249 ISBN 13: 9780525469247

Publisher: Dutton Juvenile, 2003

Synopsis

Complete with illustrations, photos, and map, an informative guide provides readers with numerous walking tours of New York City that are based on the childrenĘs books of such celebrated authors as Judy Blume, E. B. White, and Maurice Sendak.

About this title

About the Author:

Leonard S. Marcus is one of the most respected historians and critics in the field of children's books. His recently published Ways of Telling: Conversations on the Art of the Picture Book, was starred in School Library Journal as "highly readable, often humorous, and intensely rewarding." The Horn Book, in a starred review, said: "The interchanges are as valuable for his insights and creative connections as for his subjects' revelations. His judicious questions vary like the artists themselves."

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4 Up-Including both fiction and nonfiction, some popular titles and some less well known, Marcus has created a fascinating array of walking tours of New York City. The scope of this project is huge, and while not every literary landmark has been included, the author hits highlights in many of the neighborhoods of the city. Touring through each section, Marcus introduces history, characters, authors, anecdotes, quotes, and often parts of the specific stories from children's books. There are also maps and many illustrations from the books featured. Aficionados of children's literature will enjoy this title, as will city children and their families, or visitors familiar with these famous scenes and stories. This guide can be used as a resource while touring specific locations, or as an interesting history, and can be an armchair tour if preferred. Historical background on authors, illustrators, and publishing helps tie the books into the history of the city, and a bibliography of children's books set in New York City is included. Don't come to town without this handy guide.
JoAnn Jonas, Chula Vista Public Library, San Diego, CA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0525469249
• ISBN 13: 9780525469247
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160