San Francisco for Kids
The City by the Bay comes to life in the ultimate hide and seek adventure for kids and readers of all ages
The Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Union Square, Chinatown—these are just a sampling of the San Francisco landmarks featured in this magical journey around the fabled city by the bay. Each famous location is brought vividly to life by fanciful collage illustrations that sparkle with the same color and action found in the city itself.
Time for a seventh-inning stretch! The San Francisco Splash is book #7 in our early chapter book mystery series, where each book is set in a different American ballpark!
Good Night San Francisco highlights the San Francisco Bay, sea lions, Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Lombard Street, Stow Lake, Conservatory of Flowers, Cliff House, sandy beaches, Aquarium, Exploratorium, historic ships, fishing boats, Palace of Fine Arts, The Thinker statue, and more. What could be more exciting for young readers than touring the fascinating city of San Francisco?
Kids will count to 10 with some of San Francisco's most beloved symbols—the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, fortune cookies, Dungeness crabs, and the sea lions on Pier 39—in this board book featuring contemporary illustrations, dazzling colors, and bold, clear design.$7.99ISBN: 9780395840030Availability: Available to OrderPublished: HMH Books for Young Readers - March 31st, 1997By recounting actual events in San Francisco's effort to keep the city's cable cars running, this classic story illustrates how the voice of the people can be heard in the true spirit of democracy.
$18.99ISBN: 9780399257742Availability: At the Store NowPublished: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - January 8th, 2015#1 New York Times Bestseller
A USA Today Bestseller
Winner of the Newbery Medal
A Caldecott Honor Book
A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book
$17.95ISBN: 9780789309624Availability: At the Store NowPublished: Universe - May 30th, 2003Let the rumbling cable car tell you the story! And what a story: From the crookedest street in the world to the Peking ducks in Chinatown, San Francisco is easily one of the world's most enchanting cities.
$17.95ISBN: 9781944903336Availability: At the Store NowPublished: Cameron Kids - September 18th, 2018A KidLitTV recommended book!
A large-format picture book about a bunch of boats found on a busy bay, buoyed by simple, spare, and lyrical text. Inspired by the San Francisco Bay but with universal appeal, the book features a spectacular double-spread gatefold finale showing a boat parade and fireworks glowing against a city backdrop.$17.99ISBN: 9781513263014Availability: At the Store NowPublished: West Margin Press - May 5th, 2020Explore California's most visited city park in this A-to-Z adventure
$15.95ISBN: 9781433827365Availability: At the Store NowPublished: Magination Press - June 5th, 2017When You Look Out the Window tells the story of Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin, one of San Francisco's most well-known and politically active lesbian couples. Describing the view from Phyllis and Del's window, this book shows how one couple's activism transformed their community -- and had ripple effects throughout the world.
$9.95ISBN: 9781611720174Availability: At the Store NowPublished: Heian International - October 21st, 2014"A light-hearted approach to the problem of beached whales, Humphrey's story allows librarians to give a happy 'yes' to that often-asked question, 'Is this a true story?'"--School Library Journal
"What happens to Humphrey makes a fascinating and delightful story for young and old alike."--KIdsGrowth.com
