A colorful child's-eye view of New York City, for all ages.

Our best-selling author, Martha Day Zschock, has created ten books for the "Journey Around" series. Now, with her trademark artistry, whimsy, and feeling for place, Zschock has created a new board book series about favorite places in New England. Hello Boston! takes children and the parents who read to them through Boston, from the historic Freedom Trail to fireworks on the Esplanade, from museums to Fenway Park.

Author and illustrator Martha Zschock was a third-grade teacher on Cape Cod. When taking her students on field trips on the Cape, she discovered what sites and stories excited them most. Drawing on that experience, she created what one Cape Cod bookseller calls "the best Cape book we've ever had," and the first in a series of alphabet books that visit great American places. Journey Around Cape Cod and the Islands From A to Z is an alphabet book, but one that is equally enjoyable and interesting for children of all ages and for adults, as well. From Aptucxet to Zooplankton, it offers fascinating information about the Cape and its history, all of it illustrated with Zschock's beautiful watercolor work.

Best-selling children's author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock takes young children on a short tour of the Ocean State in her new board book. In "Hello, Rhode Island!," a Rhode Island Red parent and child visit the Zoo in Providence, the Topiary Garden in Portsmouth, and the Beavertail Lighthouse in Jamestown. They ride the Flying Horse Carousel in Watch Hill, play on a Narragansett beach, and celebrate July 4th in Bristol. In Newport they see sailing ships in the summer and mansions dressed for the holidays in the winter. Returning to Providence, they are amazed by WaterFire! For ages 2-5.

This vivid, enchanting alphabet book for all ages is packed with fascinating information about historic sites in Boston, Cambridge, and environs. Colorful, detailed watercolor paintings from author and illustrator Martha Day Zschock enliven the pages, which include: Brahmins on Beacon Hill, Fans at Fenway, and Tea Taxes! Says the Fitchburg Sentinel, "Her art and poetic, easy-to-follow text will warmly draw readers of all ages into the arms of the City Upon the Hill."

In her new board book, best-selling children's author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock says Hello! to Philadelphia, America's cradle of liberty and second most popular history destination. Join a parent and child eagle as they take a short tour of great sites in the City of Brotherly Love, and learn a little history too. See Ben Franklin, play in Fairmont Park, and eat a cheesesteak. Admire the murals, visit museums, and cheer on the sports teams. Best of all, find out about the founding of our country and the U.S. Constitution, the American flag, and the Liberty Bell! For ages 2-5.