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A New York Year

Tania McCartney

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Description for A New York Year Hardback. We are Madison, Alexander, Fabian, Sofia and Jayla - and we're ready to take you on a journey through twelve months in the life of New York's kids. Enjoy festivals and events, games and sports, flora and fauna, quirky traditions and the famous sites of our state. Come join us on a New York childhood adventure! Illustrator(s): Snerling, Tina. Num Pages: 32 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: YBCS. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 266 x 255 x 9. Weight in Grams: 440.
The latest title in the highly successful, award-winning Kids' Year series. Meet Madison, Alexander, Fabian, Sophia, and Jayla - New York kids representing a blend of culture and race that typifies this impressive state. They'll take you through a year in the life of New York's kids, from celebrations, traditions and events, to the everyday way of life and the little things that make childhood so memorable. A New York Year is a picture book showcasing the cultural diversity of the state. It's a snapshot of New Yorkers, blending modern-day culture and lifestyle with the traditions of yesteryear. Its ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher

Exisle Publishing

Format

Hardback

Publication date

2016

Condition

New

Weight

439g

Number of Pages

Place of Publication

, Australia

ISBN

9781925335071

SKU

V9781925335071

Shipping Time

Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days

Ref

99-15

About Tania McCartney

Tania McCartney is an award-winning author, editor, illustrator and founder of highly regarded children's literature website Kids' Book Review and the 52-Week Illustration Challenge. Her previous titles with Tina Snerling are Peas in a Pod, Tottie and Dot, and the bestselling An Aussie Year. Tina Snerling is an illustrator, graphic designer, creator and Mother. She is privileged to spend ... Read more

Reviews for A New York Year

... an interesting and inspiring snapshot of New York life. Perfect for kids living in New York. Bambini Travels ...a fabulous read for families planning a trip to New York or wanting to learn more about America. In fact, after reading the book, my daughter asked if I would take her to New York! The Mummy Project ... Read more The author's avowed focus on traditional endemic elements and themes common to the majority of New York's children takes readers beyond the city limits to convey a sense of the whole state's ethnic multiplicity. Kirkus Reviews A New York Year is a whirlwind tour through the 12 months of the year with child guides Fabian, Madison, Jayla, Sofia, and Alexander, each representative of some of the many races and nationalities found in New York ... Earlier books in this series include An English Year, An Aussie Year, and A Scottish Year. ... Each of these fine titles is of the same high quality and conveys diversity, celebrates differing holidays and celebrations, and communicates respect for all. Midwest Review of Books/Children's Book Watch Tania McCartney is something of a goddess when it comes to picture books and this latest offering confirms that she is still worthy of the title. Her crown is firmly wedged on. - Click here to read the full review. BuzzWords There is so much to learn about and see in New York. Famous sites and landmarks fill the pages. Some of these will be familiar to young readers through movies and television. This book is an exciting journey of discovery. Each page is full of wonderful illustrations that support the information the children present. They are attractive, full of life and colour, just like the kids. Kid's Book Review A Texas Year and A New York Year feature ethnically and culturally diverse characters and diverse experiences . DeeScribe Writing I liked reading about how the different children enjoy living in New York City ... The illustrations in this book are extra bright and colorful ... Overall, I highly recommend this book to kids and to grownups, too. Kids Book Buzz The acknowledgements at the end give an indication of the thought and research that went into writing this addition to the bestselling and award winning series. A must for schools and libraries, and for children curious about the world ... Highly recommended. Reading Time an excellent all-round picture ... The child-centred approach of the series is the perfect way to engage children's attention;; they can relate to the children featured and enjoy sharing in their lives. Parents in Touch The cute, stylized illustrations accompany the reader through each month of the year in New York ... It's a good book to read with your kids if you'll be visiting or moving to New York. Good Reads The Kids' Year series is a wonderful collaboration with illustrator Tina Snerling teaching children about how other children live in different cities all over the world. Alphabet Street It's amazing how much of a feel for each state I got from reading these books. I especially love the part at the back which has facts about each state ... I hope more states are explored, although there are a lot so I doubt all could be covered. I'd love Alaska to be the next book! Nayu's Reading Corner Its pages focus on fun things to do in New York State each month, with colorful cartoon pictures to go along with each suggestion.
Beth Whitehouse 'A New York Year' kids book details things to do in state. invites dipping in and just following what catches your eye, and the text and illustrations are perfectly pitched, lively but informative ... Ideal for researching another culture. Show Less

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