Author: Chris Raschka
Illustrator: Chris Raschka
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication Date: 2005
Genre: Concept, Picture Book
Audience: Gr. 1-3
Awards: Bank Street Best Book
Overview: New York City throws a party and invites other unique cities from around the United States. An interesting exploration of the derivation of American City names, with colorfully costumed characters dressed in clothing according to their name origins. This is an entertaining and humorous book that teaches the diversity of cultures from which our cities were named.
Activity: Find out what the name of our city means and draw a picture of a person dressed according to the name origin.
Reviewer’s Name: Alison Jacovics