Picture Books

Picture books about New York City let young children enjoy adventures in a big city. There are stories about the Central Park Zoo, which is a very good zoo for very young children. It’s just the right size for little kids, and it has fun animals like sea lions, polar bears, and penquins.

There are stories about families like the one who has a crocodile living it its bathtub. And there are stories about children living and having adventures all over the city.

Click a link to read about a New York City picture book and its real-life setting. In the If You Go section, find out what you could do to enjoy that spot if you want to visit it. There are ideas for museums and parks and the zoo.

• Eloise — A mischievous little girl lives in a very unusual place.
• Polarity Bear Tours the Zoo — A bear who doesn’t want to stay in her own spot.
• The Dancing Clock — What dances on a clock? Read the book and see.
• The House on East 88th Street (Lyle, Lyle Crocodile) — A surprise when the family moves into their new house
• The Nutshell Library (Really Rosie) — Lots of funny rhymes and great pictures
• The Cricket in Times Square — Chester the Cricket goes to a busy city
• Stevie — A little boy in a big city