Books with title San Francisco Boy

A Chinese boy struggles to adapt to life in the big city In Chinatown, the streets are crowded and the air is filled with delicious smells. Felix Fong and his family just moved to San Francisco from a town in the countryside, and they have never seen so many people. Felix’s siblings are thrilled by the constant hustle and bustle, but he misses their old house. He liked having grass to play in and a pond to swim in. The city is overwhelming, and it doesn’t feel like home. But soon Felix begins to have adventures in San Francisco. He makes friends and even gets a job. Before he knows it, he forgets about being homesick and learns to fall in love with the city.

Two babies go on two big-city adventures, and there are so many exciting sights to see! In New York, Baby!, Times Square, Broadway, Central Park, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art number among the top destinations; while in San Francisco, Baby!, the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and Alcatraz are some of the main attractions. Rhyming text and charming illustrations make these picture books perfect for babies—and parents—who are always on the go, or who have big-city dreams!

Let 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. Illustrator Miroslav Sasek captures both the breathtaking landscape and the cosmopolitan flavor of the City by the Bay in This is San Francisco. First published in 1962, Sasek's jaunty, colorful illustrations will still dazzle kids and adults alike.

Get handle on history with San Francisco, a die-cut walking tour through some of the city's most iconic landmarks. Packed with interesting facts and stylish illustrations, it's a fantastic souvenir. The City by the Bay is about to add one more to its long list of honors: San Francisco. This dimensional die-cut book is packed with fun facts about San Francisco's most iconic landmarks, from the Golden Gate Bridge to Fisherman's Wharf, all on stylishly designed pages. A gatefold map rounds out the package, making this one souvenir you'll want to pick up.

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. The end of the book includes a complete location list, in both English and Spanish, to help parents locate the symbols and landmarks and plan an entertaining trip to San Francisco.

From Alcatraz to the SF Zoo, a cast of fun, colorful animals guide kids on an alphabetical, insider’s tour of the legendary City by the Bay. Combining engaging illustrations and alliterative wordplay, this hip board book teaches kids the alphabet while they learn about San Francisco – from the Golden Gate Bridge and the Cable Cars to internet investors and Haight Street hippies. The perfect gift for any junior San Franciscan!

In 1853, San Francisco newsboy Ready Gates lives up to his nickname. He's ready for anything--whether it's shouting the latest headlines from a street corner, sneaking onto a river boat to avoid paying the fare, or tracking down a missing gold miner. But when he crosses the bay to watch a balloon ascension, his adventures suddenly take an unexpected turn. Based on a true story, this book paints a colorful picture of daily life in San Francisco five years after the discovery of gold in California. It's drawn from newspapers, letters, diaries and many other historical documents.

Eyewitness Travel Guides are the original illustrated travel guidebooks-and they're still the best. Since 1993, the Eyewitness brand has established itself as one of the industry leaders, with sales of more than 6.5 million copies in the U.S. alone. Featuring more than 70 worldwide destinations, new titles are being added to the best-selling Eyewitness Travel Guides series each year. In 2003, to mark the 10th anniversary of the publication of Eyewitness Travel Guides, DK is re-launching the entire series, fully updated, and with a brand-new look.

Welcome to San Francisco! Parent and child Pelicans explore The City by the Bay in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, San Francisco! join the pair on their fun-filled visit to this famously foggy city as they ride cable cars up steep hills, shop on Fisherman's Wharf, and cross the Golden Gate Bridge. Along the way they eat fortune cookies in Chinatown, look up at the redwood trees in Muir Woods, and make some new friends at the San Francisco Zoo! For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.