The Year in the City cover

The Year in the City

Author: Henderson, Kathy

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.5
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 1210
Points per Word 0.000413

Description

Join the hustle and bustle of city life, from frozen January to glittering December. No two months are the same, as you'll discover in this joyful celebration of a year in a city.

Quick Summary

What makes this book shine is how it captures the secret life of a city, revealing hidden joys and surprises that change with every single month. Kids will adore spotting familiar city scenes like snow-covered playgrounds, summer ice cream carts, fall leaf piles, and holiday shop windows, each page bursting with colorful details that make the city feel alive and full of wonder. If your kid loves "The Little House" series or books that explore how people live in different places, they'll be completely hooked on this journey through the seasons. This is perfect for kids in grades 1-3 who are ready to move beyond simple picture books but still love stories with vivid illustrations and a sense of discovery.