Lisa visits her favorite uncle in New York City and sees the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Central Park. When she gets lost in Times Square while shopping for souvenirs, she is saved by her own cleverness—and a Statue of Liberty night-light.
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After an exciting flight (Lisa's Airplane Trip), Lisa, the petite white dog from Paris, is ready for her big adventure in New York. With suave Uncle Harrison to show her around, what could possibly go wrong? The two visit the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, and best of all, Times Square! Alas, this is where Lisa and her uncle part ways--accidentally. Luckily, our earnest heroine is also pretty street smart. After asking a police officer for help, she's trying to get the attention of the woman at the information desk, when she hears an announcement: "Little Lisa, your uncle is waiting for you on the 64th floor." Saved!
If you're as much a fan of Anne Gutman and Georg Hallensleben's collaborative efforts as we are--or even if you've never met Lisa or Gaspard (Gaspard on Vacation), you'll be utterly charmed by Lisa in New York. Hallensleben's thick, smeary brush strokes are endlessly appealing, whether depicting the "funny-looking Flatiron Building" or a raring-to-go Lisa gazing out the window of her hip uncle's high-rise (he seems to have some Andy Warhol paintings on his wall!) (Ages 3 and older) --Emilie Coulter
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reSchool-Grade 1-In this continuation of the series, Lisa's Uncle Harrison sends her a ticket to visit him in New York City, setting the stage for a hymn to the wonders of Manhattan Island, accompanied by rich, evocative, full-color paintings. The pup sees the tourist sights-Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, etc.-and when she is separated from her uncle in Times Square, she reports, "I'm no baby. I knew just what to do. I found a policeman-." The book is made unintentionally poignant by the presence of the Twin Towers in the city landscapes.
Kathleen Whalin, York Public Library, ME
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Kathleen Whalin, York Public Library, ME
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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Anne Gutman was a book designer before teaming up with her husband to write stories. She is the author of the best-selling George and Lily picture books, published in over 15 countries. She lives in Paris with their two young children.
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This review is from: Lisa in New York (The Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa) (Hardcover)
When I was a child we use to go to visit my dad in NY. Us kids loved Times Square...the tacky souvenirs and dollar store. This book reminds me of those great memories. The illustrator is wonderful...I love all his books.
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This review is from: Lisa in New York (The Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa) (Hardcover)
This is a great book for kids with beautiful imagery of New York. It also tells an important story of paying attention to one's surroundings. I would reccommend for kids of all ages.
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FUN FOR NYC VISITORS,
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This review is from: Lisa in New York (The Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa) (Hardcover)
Charming, sweet, funny, and NYC is the backdrop! I'm surprised I'm the first to review this picturebook. I've often given it and/or My New York to young kids who visit me in the Manhattan. When we have older visitors (age 8 to 13), I give them a novel that I wrote, Melanie in Manhattan, which is the diary of a funny New York City eleven-year-old who becomes a tour guide in her own town. Come to NYC--and get your kids hooked on books! (...)
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I have an uncle who lives in a skyscraper in New York City, and for my birthday he sent me a plane ticket to come and visit him. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Statue of Liberty New!
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I have an uncle who lives in a skyscraper in New York City, and for my birthday he sent me a plane ticket to come and visit him. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Statue of Liberty New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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