Young Readers

Books for young readers let us explore the city of today and the city of the past. We can time travel, experience magic, and imagine that we are the kids having these wonderful adventures. And we can explore the same spots ourselves.

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. 

• From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler–Did you ever want to run away? These children run to a very neat place.
• Harriet the Spy–Harriet spies on lots of people in her neighborhood. What will she discover?
• The Saturdays — The Melendys are about the best family in children’s books. Meet them here.
• When You Reach Me–Miranda is getting mysterious notes. Can’t say much more without giving too much away!
• All-of-a-Kind Family–A family in a very different New York from the past.
• Trixie Belden–What kind of detective has to babysit her five-year-old brother?
• Roller Skates–A pair of skates lets this girl explore the city.
• The Young Unicorns– A genie in a junk shop?
• Super Fudge–How annoying can a little brother be? This one is pretty annoying!
• The 13th is Magic–Buildings don’t have a 13th floor. Do they? This one has a magic 13th floor.