--- title: "Children’s Books About Places in New York City" description: "Learn about places in books first so that you have more fun when you go there." url: "https://eatlearngo.family/childrens-books-about-places-in-new-york-city" published: "2023-05-21T16:29:00Z" updated: "2023-05-21T16:41:52Z" authors: ["Peter Martin"] --- # Children’s Books About Places in New York City Learn about places in books first so that you have more fun when you go there. ![Children’s Books About Places in New York City](https://eatlearngo.family/assets/uploads/ea474d687d90094a49e3a2938d0894e9.jpg) Visiting New York City? Here are some recommended places to visit and books to go with them. ## [Statue of Liberty](https://goo.gl/maps/MngyFZcxFGVobyKT8) I liked seeing the models and how it changed when working on the project. - [Wonders of America Statue of Liberty](https://www.amazon.com/Statue-Liberty-Wonders-America/dp/1416934790/ref=sr_1_2?crid=H2CDFJG7QZCR&keywords=wonders+of+America+statue+of+liberty&qid=1684679726&sprefix=wonders+of+america+statue+of+liberty%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-2) (Ready to Read) - [Emma’s Poem](https://www.amazon.com/Emmas-Poem-Statue-Liberty-Addams/dp/0547171846/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2T8FTZ6V8RT0L&keywords=emma%27s+poem&qid=1684679701&sprefix=emma%27s+poem%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1) ## [Ellis Island](https://goo.gl/maps/9KFPHzeBrVRDe5CL8) It’s only 8 Minutes from Liberty Island. Interesting to see the stuff that was left behind there. - [If Your Name Was Changed at Ellis Island](https://www.amazon.com/Your-Name-Changed-Ellis-Island/dp/0590438298/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=if+your+name+was+changed+at+ellis+island&qid=1684679748&sprefix=if+your+name+was+%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1) - [What was Ellis Island?](https://www.amazon.com/Ellis-Island-Patricia-Brennan-Demuth/dp/044847915X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LUF2NQ4N21KI&keywords=what+was+ellis+island&qid=1684679963&sprefix=what+was+ellis+island%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1) ## [Brooklyn Bridge](https://goo.gl/maps/exPayjo5Uh4Msi2b6) The main platform where you’re supposed to walk is elevated above the street. - [Where is the Brooklyn Bridge?](https://www.amazon.com/Where-Brooklyn-Bridge-Megan-Stine/dp/0448484242/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1U4EZLT7RAFF&keywords=where+is+the+brooklyn+bridge&qid=1684680000&sprefix=where+is+the+brook%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1) - [Twenty-one Elephants](https://www.amazon.com/Twenty-One-Elephants-Phil-Bildner/dp/0689870116/ref=sr_1_4?crid=9A65K6LRIBEZ&keywords=twenty+one+elephants&qid=1684680021&sprefix=twenty+one+ele%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-4) ## [Empire State Building](https://goo.gl/maps/wWLhZRHroyHmdz9m9) I enjoyed the view. And I enjoyed learning about how they put a plastic covering over the lights to make them colors like green or red. - [Where is the Empire State Building?](https://www.amazon.com/Where-Empire-State-Building-Pascal/dp/0448484269/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TDTWJA3EJRHR&keywords=where+is+the+empire+state+building&qid=1684680050&sprefix=where+is+the+em%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1) - [Sky Boys](https://www.amazon.com/Sky-Boys-Built-Empire-Building/dp/0375865411/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37IIAWMAI0KZ0&keywords=sky+boys&qid=1684680070&sprefix=sky+boys%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1) ## [Grand Central Terminal](https://goo.gl/maps/WGAuwSaoCVvs8wLc9) There’s a whispering gallery. - [Ballpark Mysteries Subway Series Surprise](https://www.amazon.com/Ballpark-Mysteries-Super-Special-Surprise/dp/B098TSGMGB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YSVCC1KJDHIB&keywords=subway+series+surprise&qid=1684680120&sprefix=subway+series+sur%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1) ## [Central Park](https://goo.gl/maps/ets7hRJeivoZxctq5) Make sure to visit the Balto Statue if you like dogs. - [Through the Looking Glass](https://www.amazon.com/Through-Looking-Glass-Anniversary-Original-Illustrations/dp/B08HRZGXJM/ref=sr_1_4?crid=K3CUVU6ADOJA&keywords=through+the+looking+glass&qid=1684680151&s=books&sprefix=through+the+looking+glass%2Cstripbooks%2C104&sr=1-4) - [The Bravest Dog Ever The True Story of Balto](https://www.amazon.com/Bravest-Dog-Ever-Story-Step-Into-Reading/dp/0394896955/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30ANGGM0XS472&keywords=balto+bravest+dog+ever&qid=1684680178&s=books&sprefix=balto+brave%2Cstripbooks%2C115&sr=1-1) (Step into Reading) - [A Green Place to Be](https://www.amazon.com/Green-Place-Be-Creation-Central/dp/B07QR754WW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Q47KZI9WG0HM&keywords=a+green+place+to+be&qid=1684680253&s=books&sprefix=a+green+place+to+b%2Cstripbooks%2C119&sr=1-1) ## [Times Square](https://goo.gl/maps/XrY9vr4sQq6YdPDCA) Very loud and noisy. And lots of electric billboards. - [A Cricket In Times Square](https://www.amazon.com/Cricket-Square-Selden-George-Paperback/dp/B0044D1OUE/ref=sr_1_3?crid=9CNXXIBAURA9&keywords=cricket+in+times+square&qid=1684680324&s=audible&sprefix=cricket+in+times+squar%2Caudible%2C106&sr=1-3-catcorr) - [Harry Kitten and Tucker Mouse](https://www.amazon.com/Kitten-Tucker-Chester-Crickets-Pigeon/dp/031258248X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=harry+kitten+and+tucker+mouse&qid=1684680352&s=books&sprefix=harry+kitten%2Cstripbooks%2C114&sr=1-1) - [How Little Lori Visited Times Square](https://www.amazon.com/Little-Lori-Visited-Times-Square/dp/0060284625/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1K49IZ2PGSOTB&keywords=how+little+lori+visited+times+square&qid=1684680415&s=books&sprefix=how+little+lori+visited+times%2Cstripbooks%2C109&sr=1-1) ## Theodore Roosevelt National Parks • [Birthplace](https://goo.gl/maps/WaBKEof519oHXtSv7) • [Sagamore Hill](https://goo.gl/maps/p8Pm7NzjgbSoA42W8) The video about his childhood gave an example of what poor vision looks like. Interesting to see the picture of him watching the Lincoln funeral procession as a little boy. - [Theodore Roosevelt: An American Original](https://www.amazon.com/Theodore-Roosevelt-American-Original-History/dp/1932096108/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1684680450&sr=1-3) By Janet and Geoff Benge - [Who was Theodore Roosevelt?](https://www.amazon.com/Who-Theodore-Roosevelt-Michael-Burgan/dp/0448479451/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6AQ440INUWM1&keywords=who+was+theodore+roosevelt+kids+book&qid=1684680489&s=books&sprefix=who+was+theodo%2Cstripbooks%2C107&sr=1-1) - [The Legend of the Teddy Bear](https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Teddy-Myths-Legends-Folktales/dp/1585360139/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18XMUHA9C2P08&keywords=the+legend+of+the+teddy+bear&qid=1684680511&s=books&sprefix=the+legend+of+the+teddy+%2Cstripbooks%2C116&sr=1-1) ## [General Grant National Memorial](https://goo.gl/maps/6BaXEbAJL6nK4BJx7) The coffin was giant. - [Ulysses S. Grant by Mike Venezia](https://www.amazon.com/Ulysses-Grant-Eighteenth-President-Presidents/dp/0516226231/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1FORWQ5GRJ6OF&keywords=grant+mike+venezia&qid=1684680532&s=books&sprefix=grant+mike+venezi%2Cstripbooks%2C121&sr=1-2&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840) - [Kid Presidents](https://www.amazon.com/Kid-Presidents-Childhood-Americas-Legends/dp/1594747318/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1684680553&sr=1-3) - [What was Cooking in Julia Grant’s White House?](https://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Grants-Throughout-American-History/dp/0823956113/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LFEDBZONKZFB&keywords=what+was+cooking+in+julia+grant&qid=1684680578&s=books&sprefix=what+was+cooking+in+julia+grant%2Cstripbooks%2C116&sr=1-1) ## [Alexander Hamilton](https://goo.gl/maps/t1MUwtHYSdLNQWzV8) They wanted to feel impressive and did clever things with the house to make it feel more important. - [Eliza By Margaret McNamara](https://www.amazon.com/Eliza-Story-Elizabeth-Schuyler-Hamilton/dp/1524765880/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TPC5GUU169RS&keywords=eliza+mcnamara&qid=1684680601&s=books&sprefix=eliz+mcnamara%2Cstripbooks%2C111&sr=1-1) - [Who was Alexander Hamilton?](https://www.amazon.com/Who-Was-Alexander-Hamilton-Pollack/dp/0399544275/ref=sr_1_1?crid=C77TTBACPG4B&keywords=who+was+alexander+hamilton&qid=1684680671&s=books&sprefix=who+was+%2Cstripbooks%2C124&sr=1-1) ## [Federal Hall](https://goo.gl/maps/SitzUyxcUCzRSd8n7) You can go upstairs and see the Corinthian columns up close. I liked the basement. In the basement the columns were short and fat. - [Who was George Washington?](https://www.amazon.com/Who-George-Washington-Roberta-Edwards/dp/0448448920/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QY7DAJZU9NZE&keywords=who+was+george+washington&qid=1684680710&s=books&sprefix=who+was+george+washington%2Cstripbooks%2C115&sr=1-1) - [A Parade for George Washington](https://www.amazon.com/Parade-George-Washington-David-Adler/dp/0823454681/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1684680730&sr=1-1) ## [September 11 Memorial](https://goo.gl/maps/eLsoA3DPUdaY1dmg9) There was a big globe that was between the two towers and it’s still there, but damaged. - [I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001](https://www.amazon.com/Survived-Attacks-September-11th-2001/dp/0545207002/ref=sr_1_1?crid=435DFNTHFQQD&keywords=i+survived+the+attacks+of+september+11th%2C+2001&qid=1684680765&s=books&sprefix=i+survived+the+atta%2Cstripbooks%2C115&sr=1-1) - [The Little Chapel that Stood](https://www.amazon.com/Little-Chapel-That-Stood/dp/0932529771/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RSLZ8QVZ6XKV&keywords=the+little+chapel+that+stood&qid=1684680791&s=books&sprefix=the+little+chapel+that%2Cstripbooks%2C125&sr=1-1) ## [High Line](https://goo.gl/maps/ovJtmGHAutQRRwgX8) & [Little Island](https://goo.gl/maps/nBbxNfPEpnqKGaEi8) I enjoyed the High Line because of the benches and how the flowers were growing up between the rails of the tracks. Little Island - It’s not even an island. It looks like there are mushrooms holding it up. And cute shrubs and bushes. The bathrooms looked like elevators. - [The Little Island](https://www.amazon.com/Little-Island-Margaret-Wise-Brown/dp/0385746407/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1P89QAY96S9P2&keywords=the+little+island&qid=1684680822&s=books&sprefix=the+little+isladn%2Cstripbooks%2C112&sr=1-1) (About a little island, not this island. ) ## [Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/) It was so cool. I liked the coat rack! And I liked the hall with pots and cups and teapots with intricate designs. - [Mixed Up Files from Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler](https://www.amazon.com/Mixed-Up-Files-Mrs-Basil-Frankweiler/dp/0689711816/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17RLKLXI0X346&keywords=from+the+mixed+up+files+of+basil+e+frankweiler&qid=1684680865&s=books&sprefix=mixed+up+file%2Cstripbooks%2C107&sr=1-1) - [You Can’t Take a Balloon into the Met](https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Balloon-Metropolitan-Museum-Author/dp/B010BG04SU/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1684680887&sr=1-1) ## [Guggenheim Museum](https://goo.gl/maps/z8KRQQFpn152Zutg6) I liked the spiral and the big paintings. - [Sandy’s Circus](https://www.amazon.com/Sandys-Circus-Story-Alexander-Calder/dp/0670062685/ref=sr_1_2?crid=C8J162UP5Y7P&keywords=alexander+calder&qid=1684680931&rnid=283155&s=books&sprefix=alexander+calde%2Cstripbooks%2C116&sr=1-2) (The Calder was not hanging from the ceiling when we were there.) - [Atlas of Amazing Architecture](https://www.amazon.com/Atlas-of-Amazing-Architecture/dp/1908714875/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QOEC3G6FBEQ5&keywords=atlas+of+amazing+architecture&qid=1684680992&s=books&sprefix=atlas+of+amazin%2Cstripbooks%2C106&sr=1-1) - [13 Architects Children Should Know](https://www.amazon.com/13-Architects-Children-Should-Know/dp/3791371843/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W5SBYDL3B78S&keywords=13+architects+children+should+know&qid=1684681023&s=books&sprefix=13+archite%2Cstripbooks%2C112&sr=1-1) - [See Inside Famous Buildings](https://www.amazon.com/inside-famous-buildings-Lloyd-Jones/dp/0746097751/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3G19TYMBTL4M7&keywords=usborne+famous+buildings&qid=1684681046&s=books&sprefix=usborne+famouse+building%2Cstripbooks%2C108&sr=1-1) ## [Flat Iron Building](https://goo.gl/maps/HEo2tfEjAozPj3G76) It **was** covered in scaffolding when we were there. - We found no books. Do you know one? ## [Rockefeller Center](https://goo.gl/maps/UjStdD5R1r16fgoz7) You can ice/roller skate there. And there are flags all around it. It is not far from the [Lego Store](https://goo.gl/maps/EzVhMQk3iJKRsyjs6). - [The Carpenter’s Gift](https://www.amazon.com/Carpenters-Gift-Christmas-Rockefeller-Center/dp/0375869220/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2R6MGB68BE7UJ&keywords=the+carpenters+gift&qid=1684681069&s=books&sprefix=the+carpenters+gift%2Cstripbooks%2C114&sr=1-1) (A Christmas Book) - [Red and Lulu](https://www.amazon.com/Red-Lulu-Matt-Tavares-illustrator/dp/1406379794/ref=sr_1_1?crid=326LQNI6KETRF&keywords=red+and+lulu&qid=1684681087&s=books&sprefix=red+and+lulu%2Cstripbooks%2C122&sr=1-1) (A Christmas Book) - [Young Cam Jansen and the Ice Skate Mystery](https://www.amazon.com/Young-Cam-Jansen-Skate-Mystery/dp/0141300124/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IDT8PPHNFOV1&keywords=cam+jansen+ice+skate+mystery&qid=1684681116&s=books&sprefix=cam+hansen+ice+skate+mystery%2Cstripbooks%2C107&sr=1-1)