Chicago

Take a trip around Chicago with Pete and his dog Larry. When Larry gets lost, he hops on the L train to Wrigely Field, goes to the top of the Willis Tower, meets a monster named Sue at the Field Museum, runs through Millenium Park, where he finds Pete, and they both get a soaking surprise. (Picture book)

Also fun board book for little ones: Larry Loves Chicago.

Michelle Obama was born in Chicago, and grew up on the South Side, surrounded by large extended family. A a child she put her stuffed animals to bed, telling them “Study hard, and be great.” She went to elementary school in her neighborhood, later attended a public high school for top achievers. After college and law school, Michelle returned to Chicago to work, where she met Barack Obama. She was a powerful and popular First Lady, is and activist and author today. (Picture book)

The Great Fire started in a wooden barn, but spread rapidly in strong winds, creating a firestorm, iron bridges melted, even the ground and river burned! Read about the devastating events of October 8, 1871, plus history of firefighting and historic photos. (Chapter book)

When flames engulf Chicago, two kids, J.P and his sister Franny, are separated from their parents. They race through the city, trying to find a safe place, trying to help staying one step ahead of the inferno. Was the fire started by Mrs. O'Leary and her cow (Irish were blamed) and how did Chicago rebuild from the catastrophe? (Graphic novel)

It's 1946, eleven year old Langston and his dad move from rural Alabama to Chicago. Amidst big city noise and loneliness, Langston takes refuge in the Chicago public library, open to everyone, and discovers his namesake, the famous black poet Langston Hughes. This is a gem! (Chapter book)

At historic Wrigley Field, ivy on the outfield wall is famous, but the ivy is disappearing. And what about the Wrigley Field treasure? Cousins Mike and Kate are trail to solve the mystery. (Easy reader)

The Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright is about to be torn down, but there’s strange goings on in the house. Three friends search for ghosts, discover a glass man, and fight to save the house. A super Chicago mystery adventure! (Chapter book)

While visiting the Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago, Ruthie and Jack discover a magic talisman that allows them to shrink, small enough to step into all the miniature rooms. (Chapter book)

And don't miss their next adventures in the miniature rooms: Stealing Magic and The Pirate's Coin.

For the World's Fair in Chicago 1893, Mr. George Ferris wanted to do something that would dazzle – he would build a gigantic wheel made of steel, powered by a steam engine, lit with eletric lights, spinning round and round. (Picture book)

Also, chapter book, fabulous and fun read: Fair Weather

Before you see Sue, a gigantic Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur, at the Field Museum, read about Sue Henrickson was curious about everything, and good at finding things. One day on a dinosaur dig in South Dakota, Sue was curious about a tall rock cliff, and discovered a T. rex. skeleton! (Picture book)

Good Night Chicago by Adam Gamble, Joe Veno. Good morning Lake Michigan, greetings Navy Pier, hello fantastic fountains, good afternoon sharks at the aquarium, look at the dinosaur bones at the Field Museum, good night Chicago. (Board book)

Visit Chicago's famous landmarks – Cloud Gate, Navy Pier, Crown Fountain, Lincoln Park Zoo, Art Institute of Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, and find little monsters hiding on each page. Fun for younger kids. (Picture book)

Delightful look at Chicago, with colorful vibrant collages, from art and parks to sports teams, food, museums, buildings, holidays and music. (Picture book)