NY City is a myriad of contrasts & a city of many perspectives. Now, peek into Lady Liberty's crown, & then turn the page to see what she gazes upon: historic NY Harbor & an ever-changing skyline. The Flatiron Building's distinctive triangle shape marks the intersection of world-famous 5h Ave. & Broadway; turn to reveal its own view of the Empire State Building & hurrying traffic. Visit penguins dressed in their formal best at the Bronx Zoo; if you turn the page, you'll catch them looking right back at you! From the stained glass wonder of St. Patrick's Cathedral to the bustling NY Stock Exchange, from the hush of an apt. hallway to the energy of Times Square, this book captures all of NY's eternal pulse & charm. A "NY Times" Best Illustrated Book.
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Roxie Munro is a fine artist and the author-illustrator of a number of books for children, including her acclaimed Inside-Outside series; Christmastime in New York City; and Blimps. She lives in New York City.
Grade 1-4 New York City is the bustling home of many wonders, such as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and over 700 miles of subway track. These and nine other landmarks are depicted in crisp, detailed illustrations from both the outside and the inside. The penguins at the Bronx Zoo are shown as a visitor would see them in full-color, double-page paintings. On the next spread, the people are shown from the penguins' perspective, inside looking out. A relatively calm one-page, outside view of the New York Stock Exchange leads into a double-page glimpse of the frenzied trading floor. The cover and title pages are nicely used to draw children into the book, through the city jaunt, and finally to the last page where a brief but cogent and informative text describes each location viewed. This book is reminiscent of Sasek's This Is New York (Macmillan, 1960; o.p.) in terms of the city and the author/illustrator's contagious enthusiasm for it. The intricate illustrations, unusual vantage points and care for mood through detail, however, create a unique and distinguished view of New York City.Maria B. Salvadore, District of Columbia Public Library
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