Books with title ABC in San Francisco

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.

San Francisco Giants ABC is the ultimate alphabet book for every young Giants fan! A is for at-bat (Willie Mays), B is for baseball, S is for splash hits and, of course, V is for victory in the 2012 World Series. Toddlers will love learning their letters with all the great baseball symbols. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles will enjoy sharing their memories with the next generation of baseball fans. The book is even shaped like a baseball jersey! Officially licensed by Major League Baseball.

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!

San Francisco 49ers ABC is the ultimate alphabet book for every young 49ers fan! A is for action, F is for football, M is for mascot Sourdough Sam, Q is for quarterback and, of course, V is for victory in Super Bowl XXIX! Toddlers will love learning their letters with all the great symbols and players of their favorite team. The book is even shaped like a football jersey. Officially licensed by the NFL.

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.

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.

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.

The essential goodness of creation What if everyone's favorite saint were to step out of the world of history and legend, break free from his statue-like pose at the edge of the birdbath, and visit modern-day San Francisco? Why, he'd have an adventure, of course! When St. Francis comes to visit, there to greet him are Johnny and his dog, Sunpatch, who become the saint's personal tour guides through the city named after him. St. Francis blesses the animals of Golden Gate Park, visits landmarks, and even rides the famous cable cars. Along the way, he embraces everyone in that vibrant multicultural city as brothers and sisters with the same loving Father. This contemporary approach to Francis makes him fresh and meaningful to today's readers. The book celebrates all of creation's diversity as part of the same family and shows how Francis approached creation with a deep spirit of joy. Imbued with Franciscan spirituality throughout, the book also gently introduces the idea that Jesus' incarnation gives value to all humans, animals, and the entire created world. Illustrated in a bright and cheerful palette, this is perfect reading for all children aged four to eight, animal lovers of all ages, Franciscans and lay Franciscans, devotees of Francis, parents and grandparents, grade school teachers, catechists, school and public libraries, veterinarians, gift buyers, and anyone who's ever lived in, visited, or wanted to see San Francisco.

Santa's not planned his vacation this year. Mrs. Claus says, "How 'bout San Francisco, my dear? You always say it's your favorite place, but remember, the children should not see your face." Santa and Mrs. Claus want to go on a vacation―but can someone as famous as Santa stay out of sight? Snuggle up and read what happens when things don't quite go as planned.This Christmas regional series combines a fun and festive story with search-and-find artwork that will have children looking for Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Reindeer amongst San Francisco's most iconic sights!