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Some picture books are published with content aimed at older children or even adults. Through the Red Box , by Peter Sis , is one example of a picture book aimed at an adult audience. There are several subgenres among picture books, including alphabet books , concept books , counting books , early readers , calendar books , nursery rhymes , and toy books. Board books - picture books published on a hard cardboard - are often intended for small children to use and play with; cardboard is used for the cover as well as the pages, and is more durable than paper.

Another category is movable books, such as pop-up books , which employ paper engineering to make parts of the page pop up or stand up when pages are opened. The Wheels on the Bus , by Paul O.

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Zelinsky , is one example of a bestseller pop-up picture book. Orbis Pictus from by John Amos Comenius was the earliest illustrated book specifically for children. It is something of a children's encyclopedia and is illustrated by woodcuts. The German children's books Struwwelpeter literally "Shaggy-Peter" from by Heinrich Hoffmann , and Max and Moritz from by Wilhelm Busch , were among the earliest examples of modern picturebook design.

Andrew Lang's twelve Fairy Books published between and were illustrated by among others Henry J. Ford and Lancelot Speed. Lewis Carroll 's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , illustrated by John Tenniel in was one of the first highly successful entertainment books for children. Toy books were introduced in the latter half of the 19th century, small paper bound books with art dominating the text.

These had a larger proportion of pictures to words than earlier books, and many of their pictures were in color. Generally, these illustrated books had eight to twelve pages of illustrated pictures or plates accompanying a classic children's storybook. Peter Rabbit was Potter's first of many The Tale of Swedish author Elsa Beskow wrote and illustrated some forty children's stories and picture books between — In the US, illustrated stories for children appeared in magazines like Ladies Home Journal , Good Housekeeping , Cosmopolitan , and Woman's Home Companion , intended for mothers to read to their children.

Some cheap periodicals appealing to the juvenile reader started to appear in the early twentieth century, often with uncredited illustrations. Helen Bannerman 's Little Black Sambo was published in , and went through numerous printings and versions during the first decade of the twentieth century. It was part of a series of small-format books called The Dumpy Books for Children , published by British publisher Grant Richards between and Frank Baum 's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published in , and Baum created a number of other successful Oz-oriented books in the period from to Frank Baum wanted to create a modern-day fairy tale since he loved fairy tales as a child.

More books in the Kewpie series followed: The latter, along with several others, was illustrated by Johnny Gruelle. In it was illustrated anew by George and Doris Hauman. It spawned an entire line of books and related paraphernalia and coined the refrain "I think I can! I think I can! Ferdinand was the first picture book to crossover into pop culture.

Walt Disney produced an animated feature film along with corresponding merchandising materials. Ludwig Bemelmans ' Madeline was published in and was selected as a Caldecott Medal runner-up, today known as a Caldecott Honor book. The eighth book in the series, The Poky Little Puppy , is the top selling children's book of all time. Several of the illustrators for the Little Golden Books later became staples within the picture book industry. In the first book was published in the Miffy series by Dutch author and illustrator Dick Bruna. From to Seuss had twelve children's picture books published.

Seuss created The Cat in the Hat in reaction to a Life magazine article by John Hersey in lamenting the unrealistic children in school primers books. Seuss rigidly limited himself to a small set of words from an elementary school vocabulary list, then crafted a story based upon two randomly selected words—cat and hat. Up until the mids, there was a degree of separation between illustrated educational books and illustrated picture books. That changed with The Cat in the Hat in The second book in the series was nearly as popular, The Cat in the Hat Comes Back , published in The Beginner Books dominated the children's picture book market of the s.

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Little Bear was the first of the series. Written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by a then relatively unknown Maurice Sendak , the two collaborated on three other "I Can Read" books over the next three years. His Best Word Book Ever from has sold 4 million copies. In total Scarry wrote and illustrated more than books and more than million of his books have been sold worldwide.

Blackout by John Rocco One hot summer night in the city, all the power goes out. Clara never quit, and she never accepted that girls should be treated poorly and paid little. Fed up with the mistreatment of her fellow laborers, Clara led the largest walkout of women workers the country had seen. Chinatown by William Low Chinatown. City within a city. Home to street cobblers and herbalists, tai chi masters and kung fu students, outdoor fish markets and lots and lots of restaurants. City Shapes by Diana Murray, illustrated by Bryan Collier From shimmering skyscrapers to fluttering kites to twinkling stars high in the sky, everyday scenes become extraordinary as a young girl walks through her neighborhood noticing exciting new shapes at every turn.

Come With Me by Holly McGhee, illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre When the news reports are flooded with tales of hatred and fear, a girl asks her papa what she can do to make the world a better place. Firebird by Misty Copeland Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl—an every girl—whose confidence is fragile and who is questioning her own ability to reach the heights that Misty has reached. The Heroic Adventures of the John J. So the Harvey retired, until a group of friends decided to save it from the scrap heap.

Then, one sunny September day in , something so horrible happened that the whole world shook. And a call came from the fire department, asking if the Harvey could battle the roaring flames. Soon the day comes when she goes to live with her parents in a new place called the Bronx. What will it take for the Bronx to feel like home? Harbor by Donald Crews All the color and action of liners, tankers, tugs, barges, ferryboats, and fireboats in a harbor are presented in this exciting visual adventure.

Harlem by Walter Dean Myers, illustrated by Christopher Myers Depicts the rich character of Harlem through poetry and illustrations in which the author and his son paint a picture that connects readers to the spirit of Harlem in music, art, literature, and everyday life. The Story of Florence Mills by Renee Watson, illustrated by Christian Robinson Born to parents who were both former slaves, Florence Mills knew at an early age that she loved to sing, and that her sweet, bird-like voice, resonated with those who heard her.

Performing catapulted her all the way to the stages of s Broadway where she inspired everyone from songwriters to playwrights. Yet with all her success, she knew firsthand how prejudice shaped her world and the world of those around her. As a result, Florence chose to support and promote works by her fellow black performers while heralding a call for their civil rights.

Herman and Rosie by Gus Gordon Herman liked playing the oboe, the smell of hot dogs in the winter, and watching films about the ocean.

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Rosie liked pancakes, listening to old jazz records, and watching films about the ocean. They both loved the groovy rhythm of the city, but sometimes the bustling crowds and constant motion left them lonely, until one night… How Little Lori Visited Times Square by Amos Vogel, illustrated by Maurice Sendak Poor little Lori. All he wants is to go see Times Square, but somehow he is thwarted every step of the way.

First he takes a subway but gets out at South Ferry. Then he takes a bus but finds himself at nd Street.

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I am much too little to have enough money for a taxi. Maybe with a little help from a very…slow…moving…friend. Pelligrino arrives from Italy for a visit, bringing a rolling pin and her culinary expertise. In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak The bakers in the night kitchen need more milk for their batter, but then Mickey falls into the cake! They decide to put him in the oven anyway, but Mickey has different plans. He escapes in a plane made of bread dough and helps the bakers find the milk at last.

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Eating your garbage and loving every stinky second of it! And you thought nighttime was just for sleeping. Trixie, Daddy, and Knuffle Bunny take a trip to the neighborhood Laundromat. But the exciting adventure takes a dramatic turn when Trixie realizes somebunny was left behind.

Laundry Day by Maurie J. Trying to find its owner, he ventures up and down fire escapes, back and forth across clotheslines, and into the company of the colorfully diverse people who live in the tenement. Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato Amid the hustle and bustle of the big city, the big crowds and bigger buildings, Little Elliot leads a quiet life. In spite of the challenges he faces, Elliot finds many wonderful things to enjoy—like cupcakes! And when his problems seem insurmountable, Elliot discovers something even sweeter—a friend.

Lyle, Lyle Crocodile by Bernard Waber A cranky neighbor puts Lyle in the zoo but experiences a change of heart when the crocodile saves him from a fire. Plays about him began being performed on Broadway in and over the years his strength and heroics took on larger-than-life proportions, much like those of Paul Bunyan. Max Found Two Sticks by Brian Pinkney Max picks up the sticks and begins tapping out the rhythms of everything he sees and hears around him…the sound of pigeons startled into flight, of rain against the windows, of distant church bells and the rumble of a subway.

As they walk from door to door through their apartment building, no one seems to be in the Christmas spirit. So they head down the street to find someone willing to help, and only when they do, lo and behold, the scent—the itself magical smell—of dinner begins to spread, and holiday cheer manifests in ways most unexpected. Red and Lulu by Matt Tavares Red and Lulu make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree.

It shades them in the hot months and keeps them cozy in the cold months, and once a year the people who live nearby string lights on their tree and sing a special song: But one day, something unthinkable happens, and Red and Lulu are separated. It will take a miracle for them to find each other again. There a boy makes friends with a mischievous little cloud, who whisks him away to the Cloud Dispatch Center for Sector 7 the region that includes New York City. The clouds are bored with their everyday shapes, so the boy obligingly starts to sketch some new ones… Sky Boys: Ransome present a riveting brick-by-brick account of how one of the most amazing accomplishments in American architecture came to be.

Join a young boy as he watches the Empire State Building being constructed from scratch, then travels to the top to look down on all of New York City in With bravery she became the person she wanted to be. With hard work she succeeded. With little sunlight and only a modest plot from which to grow, Justice Sotomayor bloomed for the whole world to see.

But when she finds herself transported to the Savoy Ballroom, she quickly changes her tune. Filled from wall to wall with legends of the swing era, the Savoy is a place where the dancers move like acrobats and the seats stay empty all night long. Part autobiographical, part fictional, this allegorical tale sparkles with symbolic and historical references central to African-American culture.

Tell Me a Mitzi by Lore Segal, illustrated by Harriet Pincus Blending fantasy and reality in a big-city setting, three unforgettable and wonderfully illustrated tales recount the adventures of Mitzi and her little brother as they attempt to visit their grandparents, recuperate from colds, and meet the president. The Block by Langston Hughes, illustrated by Romare Bearden Thirteen poems about the New York City neighborhood of Harlem are teamed with the collage painting, The Block, a celebration of the bustle of Harlem, from the corner grocery store to the local Baptist church.

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gerstein In , French aerialist Philippe Petit threw a tightrope between the two towers of the World Trade Center and spent an hour walking, dancing, and performing high-wire tricks a quarter mile in the sky. The Nutcracker in Harlem by T. McMorrow, illustrated by James Ransome In this original retelling, set in New York City during the height of the Harlem Renaissance, one little girl finds her voice as a musician thanks to her enchanting adventures with a magical toy.

First they bathe and put on their underwear. Then they don special black-and-white apparel. Then when the one hundred and five people are completely ready, each takes a musical instrument and travels to midtown. But some wondered just how much weight the new bridge could hold. Was it truly safe? One man seized the opportunity to show people in Brooklyn, New York and the world that the Brooklyn Bridge was in fact strong enough to hold even the heaviest of passengers.

Uptown by Bryan Collier Uptown is a rich mix of flavors, colors, sounds, and cultures that come together to create a vibrant community like no other in the world. The surprise is in finding how much remains the same in many New York neighborhoods after 80 years. What Happens on Wednesdays by Emily Jenkins, illustrated by Lauren Castillo A preschooler marks the progress of her day, not by the clock but by what happens after lunch, after nap, after swimming, after the library—and after Daddy comes home. Or rather a snowball she mistakes for an egg.

But as the winter winds down and the temperature goes up, Blue is in for a sad surprise. Not to worry, though. In this sweet story of friendship, even snowmelt grows into something beautiful. Her brother, Clive Campbell, spun the records. He had a new way of playing the music to make the breaks—the musical interludes between verses—longer for dancing. Suck in your breath. Stick out your hand. The girls enjoy doing everything together, especially when it involves holidays and surprises. She gets to live in the super fancy Hotel St.

New York City is her hometown.