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.

7. The Curious Garden

By Peter Brown

Based on The Highline in Chelsea, a little boy discovers a lonely plant on an old railroad track in the midst of a dark and dreary city. He decides to water and care for the plant and encourages others to do the same until it grows into a beautiful garden and brings lush green life to the city.

Make the story come alive at: The High Line, along 10th Ave. between Gansevoort St. to 30th St., Chelsea

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