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Sign in Mendel's Window Sign in Mendel's Window Mildred Phillips When a stranger comes to Kosnov and accuses Mendel the butcher of stealing his money, the whole town joins in to show the police who is really guilty. OL112257W
Taxicab tales Taxicab tales Barbara Ann Porte Daddy regales his loving family with stories about the colorful passengers he picks up in his taxicab. OL14910569W
Spike in the city Spike in the city Paulette Bogan On Spike's first trip to the big city he rides in an elevator, catches a frisbee, and gets lost. OL15052580W
Busybody Nora (Riverside Kids) Busybody Nora (Riverside Kids) Johanna Hurwitz Relates the adventures of an inquisitive little girl who lives in a large apartment building in New York with her parents and little brother Teddy. OL152003W
Hurray for Ali Baba Bernstein Hurray for Ali Baba Bernstein Johanna Hurwitz The further adventures and misadventures of nine-year-old Ali Baba Bernstein. OL152008W
The year my sister got lucky The year my sister got lucky Aimee Friedman Kate and her sister have always been the best of friends. They were true New York City girls who attended the best dance schools and were very talented children. However, because their mother had a j… OL16047522W
Felita Felita Nicholasa Mohr The everyday experiences of an eight-year-old Puerto Rican girl growing up in a close-knit, urban community. OL16062469W
All through my town All through my town Jean Reidy Illustrations and simple, rhyming text take the reader on a tour around town. OL16704653W
Town mouse, country mouse Town mouse, country mouse Carol Jones A town mouse and a country mouse exchange visits and discover each is suited to his own home. OL1922844W
Faraway drums Faraway drums Virginia L. Kroll Jamila and her little sister are frightened by the loud city noises at their new apartment, but they find comfort in recalling the stories their great-grandma used to tell about life in Africa. OL19698097W
Richard Scarry's Good morning, Busytown! Richard Scarry's Good morning, Busytown! Richard Scarry Rise and shine, Busytown! Toddlers can try to find their favorite characters with fun, interactive tabs at the top of each spread. OL20015967W
In the big city In the big city Anastasia Suen,Ed Myer A family of elephants moves to the city. OL23260706W
One Monday morning One Monday morning Uri Shulevitz The king and the queen and their growing entourage return each morning to a tenement street until the little boy they have come to visit is home to greet them. OL27273W
The secret super powers of Marco The secret super powers of Marco Meredith Sue Willis Marco believes he has special powers that help him make friends with the class bully and deal with some tough situations in the rough neighborhood where they live. OL2770007W
Facing Donegall Square Facing Donegall Square Maria Testa A collection of short stories about young people in a variety of urban situations and settings. OL2917494W
A day in a city A day in a city Nicholas Harris Traffic jams, news stands, and theater fans, oh my! Check out eight action-packed scenes to see what happens during a full day in a busy city. In each picture, the city buzzes with activity. Peek ins… OL3151794W
The Little House The Little House Virginia Lee Burton A country house is unhappy when the city, with all its buildings and traffic, grows up around her. OL3253362W
Where is the bear in the city? Where is the bear in the city? Bonnie Larkin Nims The reader may try to find Bear in the illustrations as he takes part in many aspects of city life, including playing baseball, getting on the subway, and observing the city from a tall building. OL4086615W
Say hello! Say hello! Rachel Isadora A little girl greets people in her neighborhood in many different languages. OL497640W
Country kid, city kid Country kid, city kid Julie Cummins Although Ben lives on a farm in the country and Jody lives in an apartment in the city, when they meet at camp they find they have a lot in common. OL6208572W
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