Somewhere in the City

By J.B. Frank, Yu Leng (Illustrator)

A city night unfolds as a girl eagerly awaits her father's return.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a bustling city, Lucy resists bedtime, peering out her window at the vibrant street below. As stores close and a dog sniffs about, she eagerly anticipates her father's return. Her imaginative view of the city contrasts with his real journey through crowds and trains. Will he make it home in time to tuck her in? This enchanting tale captures the magic of a child's perspective and the warmth of family, making it an ideal bedtime story for city kids.

From the publisher

Somewhere in the city, Lucy’s just not ready to go to bed. She opens her bedroom window and lets in the bustle of the street below. Stores are closing. A scruffy dog sniffs an empty pail. “Daddy’s coming home,” she calls to the dog. Woof-woof, barks the dog.The sights and sounds of the city come alive in a magical way as Lucy waits eagerly for her father to return from work. Watching out the window, Lucy’s view of dogs, bakers, and buses is juxtaposed with her father’s journey through crowds, trains, and finally home to tuck her in. Detailed illustrations contrast a child’s fantastical view of the world with reality, all leading up to a cozy finish that will make this a perfect bedtime book for city children everywhere.

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