12 Children’s Books That Take You On A Big City Adventure

From the Brooklyn Bridge to the Lower East Side to Washington Heights, your kiddos can see NYC-based stories come alive by visiting the actual locations featured in some of their favorite books.

By Ashly Grzyb January 14, 2016

Have your kids ever wondered where exactly Knuffle Bunny was lost or what it might be like to live at the Plaza like Eloise? From the Brooklyn Bridge to the Lower East Side to Washington Heights, your kiddos can see NYC-based stories come alive by visiting the actual locations featured in some of their favorite books. Learn about historic landmarks, ride on public transportation, or walk the streets of a new neighborhood with a dozen locally set stories.

9. Little Elliot Big City

By Mike Curato

Sometimes it’s hard to be small in such a big city. Follow Little Elliot, a spotted elephant, as he overcomes the challenges of city life such as navigating a crowded subway platform and attempting to buy a cupcake. Finally, he finds help from someone even smaller than he is - a mouse!

Make the story come alive at: Take the subway to your favorite cupcake shop.

Find these books and more at your local neighborhood bookstore!

Share your favorite children’s book about the Big Apple in the comments below!

–Ashly Grzyb