Irresistible misadventures of Lisa, sightseeing with her uncle in New York city. They see it all, the Brooklyn Bridge, Flatiron Building, Central Park ... but when Lisa is lost, she takes a stand with a Statue of Liberty night-light. Terrific illustrations. (Picture book)

Melanie Martin is home in Manhattan, and it’s her turn to play guide for that cute boy Miguel (from Spain), to show him all her favorite places in New York, starting with the Empire State Building, Central Park, Broadway shows and music outdoors, Chinese food and hot dogs on the street. “Excitedly, Manhattan Mel.” (Chapter book)

“Everything about it is grand! huge! monumental!” Grand Central Terminal, how does it work, who does what, who’s taking the trains. Wacky illustrations (lady in the blue pancake hat) and hilarious characters, this is a gem! (Picture book)

Illustrated history of New York City, from the 17th century when it was called New Amsterdam, down through the Revolutionary War to present day, artists, writers, painters, transformation of the city into the Metropolis of America. (Picture book)

Madcap adventures of Eloise, that fun-loving city child who lives at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan. Eloise slomps her skates down the hall, orders room service for her turtle Skipperdee, lunches in the Palm Court and crashes all the elegant balls in the hotel. (Picture book)

It’s 1911, and young Nate Fuller teams up with escape artist Houdini to save his wealthy aunt from a dangerous con man. An action adventure mystery, up and down New York, from Harlem to Staten Island. (Chapter book)

Step into New York, 1894. Charlotte's delightful fictional diary and scrapbook is filled with hand-written entries, real postcards from the time, paintings by American artists, and exquisite little watercolors. (Picture book)

A boy watches something new going up, the tallest skyscraper in the world – derrick men hoist huge beams in place, rivets are pounded into steel, workers eat their lunch high in the sky, bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, working together to build this famous landmark. (Picture book)

In the 1930’s, Penn Station was a majestic building in steel and glass, with sunlit waiting rooms, fine dining, and expert service for train passengers. You won’t see old Penn Station today, it was torn down to make way for Madison Square Garden. Beautifully illustrated. (Picture book)

Before you visit the Statue of Liberty, find out about this famous monument, the highest man-made structure in the world when it was completed – who designed the statue, how was it constructed and transported to the United States from France. Gorgeous two-page fold-out of the statue, and other fun facts. (Picture book)

Polish immigrants Krysia Petrowski and her family land at Ellis Island on Christmas Eve. Inside in the Great Hall is an evergreen tree, music and dancing, and a Christmas surprise. Beautiful illustrations capture the adventure and hope of Ellis Island. (Picture book)

Gorgeous paintings and poems of Chinatown in New York – lighting the lanterns for the Moon Festival, a colorful kite shop, fresh fruits and live fish for sale on the street, dancing lions on New Year’s Day. (Picture book)

Fly with Rosalba and her Abuela (grandma) way above Manhattan, over the parks and streets, stopping to drink limonada in her uncle’s store, then soaring higher than the tallest buildings. Magical collage illustrations. (Picture book)

A delightful exploration of the Museum of Modern Art, looking for a friend Art. “What’s with the ants attacking the gold watch?” Playful and personal, this is a super introduction the museum! (Picture book)

Claudia and her brother Jamie go to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, sleeping in a Renaissance bed and taking baths in the fountain. The kids are hot on the trail of a mysterious statue – is it really by Michelangelo? A wonderful museum adventure (but you won't see Angel at the Met). (Chapter book)

“My name is Maxi, I ride in a taxi, around New York City all day.” Maxi is a lovable dog who loves his job, entertaining passengers in the taxi. Exuberant illustrations, perfect for younger kids. (Picture book)

Sights, sounds and rocking rhythm of a subway ride in pictures and rhymes. “Rock left, rock right, we hang on tight.” Bright, colorful illustrations will delight little ones. (Picture book)

Best-loved tale of Chester, a cricket from the country who accidentally ends up in New York. Befriended by savvy Tucker Mouse and warm-hearted Harry Cat, Chester's singing makes him a celebrity in the subway station. (Chapter book)

New York in words, pictures and music, based on the song by Billy Joel, “New York State of Mind.” Super illustrations, and in every scene, look for the two adorable dogs. (Picture book + Audio CD)

A fizzy fashion adventure in New York City – Imogene is a summer intern at a hot trendsetter agency, but her borrowed red Lanvin shoes are shredded, a spy is stealing her photos, and how can she sneak into Fashion Week? (Chapter book)

Start with New York City and step back in time – on this spot, 400 years ago it was a great forest, 15,000 years ago wooly mammoths roamed the rocky hills, 20,000 years ago it was covered in ice, 190 million years ago dinosaurs munched on plants, 370 million years ago, New York was under a tropical ocean. (Picture book)

Zoe Sophia and her Aunt Dorothy have a mystery to solve – what happened to the Pink Phoenix Papers? Their hunt takes them to the Met to see the Egyptian scarab, research at the New York Public library, then to a second hand bookstore in SoHo, but there’s also time for a ballet at Lincoln Center and dinner at her favorite restaurant. Zoe Sophia’s scrapbook is filled with lively illustrations. (Picture book)

50 colorful cards with super maps on one side and information on the other for museums, parks, places to eat, and walks around New York City. Let the kids pick what to see today! (Guide)