The Elevator on 74th Street

(Hardback)

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Small Walt meets The Last Stop on Market Street in this picture book about a warmhearted elevator thats part matchmaker, part friend, and all sweetness.

Every day, Ellie the elevator works tirelessly to make the residents of her building happy. She loves everyone who lives in her buildingeven the dogs with muddy paws and the over-enthusiastic button-pushers. But Ellie has a soft spot for Thea, who bounces through Ellies doors with a cheerful grin every day. After Theas best friend moves away, Ellie rarely sees Thea smile anymore. Ellie wants to cheer Thea upbut what can an elevator do to help Leave it to Ellie to make Theas world better.

Author Bio

Laura Gehl is the author ofOne Big Pair of Underwear,Cat Has a Plan, Goat Wants to Eat,Pig Makes Art,Dog Can Hide,Cat Sees Snow,Frog Can Hop,Snow Is, Youre the Sprinkles on My Ice Cream, Youre the Pumpkin in My Pie, and The Elevator on 74th Street.She lives with her husband and their four kids in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Visit her online at LauraGehl.com.

Yas Imamura is an Asian American illustrator living in Portland, Oregon. Her works include collaborations with Anthropologie and Sanrio, as well as her growing list of childrens books such as Can You Imagine by Lisa Tolin and The Elevator on 74th Street by Laura Gehl. Her preferred materials are gouache and watercolor and she often finds herself drawn to projects that are playful, mysterious, and a little offbeat.