Somewhere in the City

(Hardback)

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Somewhere in the city,

Lucys just not ready to go to bed.

She opens her bedroom window and lets in the bustle of the street below.

Stores are closing. A scruffy dog sniffs an empty pail.

Daddys coming home, she calls to the dog.

Woof-woof, barks the dog.

The sights and sounds of the city come alive in a magical way as Lucy waits eagerly for her father to return from work. Watching out the window, Lucys view of dogs, bakers, and buses is juxtaposed with her fathers journey through crowds, trains, and finally home to tuck her in. Detailed illustrations contrast a childs fantastical view of the world with reality, all leading up to a cosy finish that will make this a perfect bedtime book for city children everywhere.

Reviews

"This whimsical illustration of a sweet parent-child relationship will serve as a soothing bedtime read."
Publishers Weekly

"Colorful illustrations, repetitious text, and a storyline familiar with many children will make this a favorite book for kids whether or not they live in the city"
Midwest Book Review

Somewhere in the Citytouchesthe heart of what it means to be a dad and love your daughter unconditionally.
Thomas Matlack, founder of The Good Men Project

"A beautiful and sweet story about the power of love and connection."
Emily Esfahani Smith, author ofThe Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life that Matters

All children must go to sleepeven if they live somewhere in the bustling city. In this beautifully written story, a girl waits for her dad as he rushes home to tuck her into bed. Captivating and soothing at the same timea must-read for all.
Mary Logue, author ofSleep Like a Tigerand the Claire Watkins mystery series

Author Bio

J. B. Frank is an Emmy and Cine Award-winning television producer. J. B. has written articles for a number of children's magazines and journals, including AppleSeeds, Boy's Quest, and High Adventure as well as The Looking Glass: New Perspectives on Children's Literature, Once Upon a Time, and MaryJane's Farm.