When a group of students wins a trip to New York City, accompanied by
their teacher, they aren't sure where to start. Soon enough, they're
roaming the city, from the Statue of Liberty to Times Square, from
Chinatown to Central Park, in order to discover what makes New York one
of the greatest cities on Earth.
Structured like the popular song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," Tonya
Bolden's text captures the fun and fast-paced spirit of New York, while
Gilbert Ford's illustrations embody its dynamic beauty and odd quirks.
The book includes a map of all five boroughs of the city highlighting
kid-friendly places to see when you visit.
Praise for 12 Days of New York
Ford's illustrations, rendered in a variety of media including India
ink, gouache, dyes and Photoshop, depict the city in bright, glowing
tones that are cartoonlike but manage to capture the essence of the
people and places.
--Kirkus Reviews
Ford's mixed-media art features chunky India ink outlines and a broad
palette that portrays afternoon, twilight, indoor, and outdoor scenes
with equal skill... While the venues are recognizable, the adventurous
perspectives Ford uses gives them a welcome freshness.
--Publishers Weekly
Richly colored cartoon illustrations, with a dialogue bubble here and
there for added humor, depict the wide-eyed characters and their
surroundings with a fair amount of detail without overwhelming... A
jolly jaunt introducing a few classic Big Apple landmarks.
--Booklist
Vibrant illustration.
--School Library Journal
