A New York Year: Twelve Months In The Life Of New York'S Kids (A Kids' Year)

A New York Year: Twelve Months In The Life Of New York'S Kids (A Kids' Year)

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 children living in New York, from celebrations, traditions and events, to the everyday way of life and the little things that make childhood so memorable. Its pages are laid out clearly by month, showcasing five New York children at play, at school, at home, and enjoying the sights and sites of New York. Feature meandering text and gorgeous illustrations, it pinpoints the highlights of a young person?s New York year in vibrant and lively detail. 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 longstanding traditions.?Children and adults alike will be swept up in this beautiful depiction of life in another culture. From the spectacular Niagara Falls and Adirondack Mountains to the beaches of Long Island, and the dazzling lights of Manhattan, this is a New York childhood.Review?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.? - The School Librarian"The creators of An English Year (2015) cross the pond for glimpses of an annual round in the Empire State. In a set of monthly spreads, a conspicuously diverse cast of children present a random-feeling mix of seasonal activities and festivities, mostly in the Big Apple. These include snuggling down to watch videos on a cold day, taking in a Yankees game, passing the challah on Shabbat, wolfing down torrone in Little Italy, visiting museums either in the city or as far away as Rochester and Cooperstown, celebrating holidays ranging from President's Day to Chinese New Year and Sukkot. Excepting Oktoberfest, Festivus, and a few others, the entries all feature an identifying or explanatory comment with a small, brightly idealized cartoon image. ... 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. A Texas Year publishes simultaneously. A multicultural tasting platter." - Foreword Reviews"A New York Year" is a whirlwind tour through the 12 months of the year ... 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 BookwatchAbout the AuthorTania McCartney is an author, editor, reviewer and features writer. She has been writing professionally for over 25 years and has almost a thousand articles and reviews in print and online. Passionate about literacy, Tania founded the highly regarded children?s literature website Kids? Book Review and the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, and is an ambassador for the Australian National Year of Reading 2012. She has spent many years presenting and speaking on reading, books and writing.Her previous book with Tina Snerling was the bestselling An Aussie Year. Tania is also the author of the very successful Beijing Tai Tai. Described as ?The Eat, Pray, Love for mothers?, this is her account of the four years she spent living in China?s capital. Tania has also lived in Paris and London, and currently lives in Canberra with her husband and two kids, and a mountain of books.Tina Snerling is an illustrator, children?s wear designer and graphic artist. Formerly a fashion and textiles designer, she now illustrates the award-winning Kids? Year series and other picture books, and is the Art Director for a children?s stationery company. She lives in Brisbane with her husband, two kids