Hope's World — Joanna Xanthou

Visit the American Museum of Natural History -- awesome!

See the billboards on Broadway -- so blissful!

Check out the rides at Coney Island -- how cool!

Going all the way through the alphabet to Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Zoo, you'll journey to many of the wonders of New York City in this fun learning adventure story for kids.

As a little girl named Hope shows her new, blue dinosaur friend Mu around the museums and other famous sights of the Big Apple, young learners encounter each letter in action through lyrical passages that capture the essence of these wonderful and diverse locations.

Whether it's Rockefeller Center or Lincoln Center, the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial or the Empire State Building, the New York Public Library or Grand Central Station, or even a building, a park, or an avenue, this book's focus is on making learning the alphabet engaging and enjoyable.

Hope's World: Exploring the ABCs in New York City is sure to become a favorite of children who love discovering the world around them. And with all the exciting things to see and do in New York City, it's filled with learning opportunities -- from A to Z!