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Animal City
By Joan Negrescolor
San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books LLC., 2018.

Join Nina as she reads a book to her animal friends about where humans once lived.

City Cat
By Kate Banks
New York: Frances Foster Books, 2013.

A little cat travels the world and crosses paths with a tourist family.

The Wall in the Middle of the Book
By Jon Agee
New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2018.

A knight is convinced that the wall in the middle of the book protects him from dangers on the other side. Will he notice the dangers on his side of the wall before it's too late?

Drum City
By Thea Guidone
Berkeley: Tricycle Press, 2010.

A young boy takes pots and pans outside and starts drumming. Other children join in using everyday items in place of drums.

My City
By Joanne Liu
New York, NY: Prestel Publishing, 2019.

A young boy enjoys a day of exploring his city.

In a Pickle
By Richard Scarry
New York: Simon Spotlight, 2010.

Huckle Cat helps Mr. Frumble find his pickle car.

City Lullaby
By Marilyn Singer
New York: Clarion Books, 2007.

This rhyming book follows a napping baby through the loud city.

Symphony City
By Amy Martin
San Francisco: McSweeney's McMullens, 2011.

A girl is lost in the city and follows the rhythm of the streets to find her way home.

City Colors
By Zoran Milich
Tonawanda, NY: Kids Can Press, 2004.

This picture book allows children to explore different cities with colors as their guide.

City Alphabet
By Joanne Schwartz
Toronto: Groundwood Books/Anansi Press, 2009.

Explore the city of Toronto in this alphabet book.




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