Though he is used to the city streets, Barney's horse becomes frightened of the noisy new overhead trains.

A hungry bear finds himself in the big city...or does he? Text with just enough figurative language for early listeners, and active, painterly pictures complement each other beautifully. A humorous surprise ending provokes thought about narrator's voice, truthfulness and perspective—and compels you to "Read it again!"...and again.

On her day in town with her mother, a little girl starts off with an empty big green pocketbook--just like her mother's--and along the way collects pieces of her day to put inside, inventing stories for each treasure. Color illustrations. Trophy edition.

Eleven-year-old Gilbert, self-styled private eye, takes on his toughest case when he finds a duck in the elevator of his housing project. In this easy-to-read mystery, "the solution is credible, the plot is fresh, the style casual and natural".--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.

Satisfying story of a boy and a garden who both blossom when curiosity takes them to unexpected places.

When Peter and his friend Archie find motorcycle goggles, some bigger boys try to take them away. Full color.

A satisfying allegory told with rich vocabulary and a satisfying conclusion.

Gaining the freedom America promised cost immigrants in the early 1900's much. Focusing on the children, Freedman presents the plight of the typical immigrant-crowded cities, scarce jobs, and child labor. The accompanying photographs provide a visual glimpse of what it meant to be a young newcomer to America. Another remarkable photo-essay from one of the genre's masters.

In this "Publishers Weekly" Best Book of the Year, Iris hates her new neighborhood in the country until she discovers a treehouse--and maybe a new best friend. Full color.

This story exudes beauty. It is a study in kindness and grace. It shows what knowing how to see beyond personal needs, penchants, and shortsightedness looks like. Nana's wisdom teaches readers to look with eyes that see beyond the surface to love the potential of each individual and to give. Because that is where joy begins. CJ: "How come it's always so dirty over here?" Nana (smiling and poin ...

Zuri Jackson wants readers to meet her friend, Danitra Brown, the "most splendiferous girl in town." In 13 spirited rhymes, Zuri narrates an unforgettable portrait of the many ways in which friends bring out the best in each other. Full color.

When Mr. Tiger becomes disillusioned by his current circumstances, he strikes out and soon discovers freedom and a greater sense of himself. But pleasure is sometimes fleeting when it comes at the expense of lost community. So, Mr. Tiger sets out again. Little did he know his bold decision had inspired others. Heartwarming and humorous.

This collection of 17 poems speaks to the joys and everyday wonders of city living, including the hush of a snowy morning, the grandeur of skyscrapers and bridges, the phantom faces reflected in store windows and the transforming effects of a neighborhood mural. Full color.

Sweetness abounds as a little boy learns to embrace courage and see a new place through brave eyes. Marked by kindness, the Grandma empathizes and then empowers as she invites her grandson, and readers, to learn to see beauty in unexpected places. Realistic and acccessible, this is a story to learn from and enjoy again and again.

A little girl longs to see beyond the scary sights on the sidewalk and the angry scribbling in the halls of her building. When her teacher writes the word "beautiful" on the blackboard, the girl decides to look for something beautiful in her neighborhood. A "Parents" Magazine Best Book. Full-color illustrations.