A City Is

A City Is by Rosten, Norman. Hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780805067934.

A city is streets crossing, fire trucks, bridges, sirens, great towers of stone, and one red geranium on a windowsill. A tribute to New York City for the very young by a distinguished poet In this evocative collection of poems about the uniqueness and diversity of the city of New York, savor the beauty of Manhattan from spring through winter. Visit the pocket parks, the sky-high buildings, the bustling streets and celebrate the Fourth of July on the banks of the rivers that surround the city. This tribute by a talented poet and playwright is brought to life in detailed, vibrant illustrations.