Henry Carter Hull

As snowflakes slowly come down, one by one, people in the city ignore them, and only a boy and his dog think that the snowfall will amount to anything.

A young Amish girl tells her "silent friend," her diary, about all the wonderous experiences she has on her first trip to the city.

At the same moment that Jodie's baby brother takes his first step, a city's worth of moments unfold.

Young Tommy travels to a magical city on Christmas Eve, where rhyming clues lead him through the streets toward a surprise. Vivid illustrations let readers participate in the treasure hunt with Tommy by finding hidden objects and unscrambling a holiday message.

Every Friday a father and his child share a special ritual.

Although his elegant neighbors do not appreciate his efforts, a kind old man transforms his rundown house and a small neglected pine tree into the best on the street.

"A young girl walks through the bustling city, while a pigeon flies above, both spotting hidden shapes at every turn"--

Two cats, one in the city and one in the country, chase mice before going to sleep.

Thirteen vignettes reveal the everyday life of Harris, who makes butter with his mother, attends the birthday party of his best friend, Ayana, and begins preschool in their city neighborhood.

"When Swanda first moves to Brooklyn from the country, she misses the wildlife she left behind. But not for long. Oh, look! What dear little birds! Swanda says to her dog when she notices all the pigeons outside her apartment. Come, Waldo, we ll get them a bird feeder all their own. It s fun to watch the pigeons flock to the feeder, at first. But then more arrive ... and more ... and more. And before she knows it, there are too many pigeons! Swanda...