Comments on: Children's Books Set in New York City

By: Kip Cosson

Kip Cosson — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:00:20 +0000

I enjoyed reading your list of New York Children's picture books!
I am an artist in the West Village and I also write and illustrate children's books about New York.
Below are some of my New York Children's picture books:
1. New Visits New York
2. Ned & Meece - Wheels of New York
3. Meece for Mayor of New York City
4. New York City A to Z
5. The New York Cow Pow Wow

My new book, The New York Cow Pow Wow is not only a fun New York book but all also educational with a positive message, SPEAK UP & BE HEARD like the cows in this story. With so much going on in the world today, it's important that children know they have a voice and never be afraid to use it!

PS Erica if you are interested in seeing and reviewing any of my books, I'd be happy to send you a signed copy.

By: Ed in NYC

Ed in NYC — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 20:10:03 +0000

Does anybody know of or remember a picture book about Central Park set in the spring time? A friend of mine is looking for it. She says the pictures were "different"/"unusual". Most likely it dates back to mid-century. If this rings a bell with anybody, feel free to drop me a line.

By: Even in Australia

Even in Australia — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 01:58:15 +0000

Reading this a year or two later I am noticing the similarities between A Tree (which I haven't read, but want to) and As an Oak Tree Grows by G. Brian Karas.

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 11:19:04 +0000

In reply to Ingrid. I love those books, too!

By: Ingrid

Ingrid — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 21:10:27 +0000

Just stumbled across this now, what a great list! A few of my favorites are:
-Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino
-Have You Seen My Dragon? by Steve Light
-Black Cat by Christopher Myers
And I have a whole lot more NYC picture books (88 to be exact!) on my pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.com/shorttales/nyc-picture-books-for-kids/

By: Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 19:42:13 +0000

I love it it! We lived in NYC for a while and it is exactly about NYC spirit!

By: writersideup

writersideup — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 19:24:57 +0000

In reply to Erica MomandKiddo. Yeah, I experienced a big one back in the 60s when I was a kid in the Bronx. Of course, as a kid, it was fun lol LOVE Blackout. Bought it immediately! I love the story and the artwork is aMAzing! Got to meet John last year. Such a nice guy :D

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 19:01:00 +0000

In reply to writersideup. I haven't had a chance to read the first two, though I've heard good things. I love Blackout (having lived through the event that inspired it!), it's on my list of books about summer in the city. :)

By: writersideup

writersideup — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:36:44 +0000

Erica, this is a great list of books I never heard of, except one! :D And I can add a few more to that list---the few that come to mind easily: Beekle by Dan Santat Little Elliott, Big City by Mike Curato Blackout by John Rocco Love them all :D

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 10:56:21 +0000

In reply to Even in Australia. I saw that somewhere, but I haven't read it yet. Sometimes I have to go to the bookstore to read brand new books. :)