PB Spotlight – Central Park: Adventures Through the Seasons by Cristina Ergunay, illustrated by Gareth Lucas

Changing seasons invite new sights and vibrant colors to Central Park, and a boy and his dog want to see them all. They stroll through the park during all four seasons and experience a nature and culture unique to New York. From treasured landmarks like Belvedere Castle to seasonal activities like model boat races, this picture book captures Central Park throughout the year with stunning illustrations that will inspire kids to go outside and play. Told in rhyming verse with fun facts about the park on every page, it’s both educational and engaging, making it a sweet introduction to all the beauty, activity, and wonder that the park has to offer. Central Park is the perfect travel guide and souvenir for both local families and families in love with New York.

As a writer and librarian, Cristina Ergunay believes in the magic of reading, collecting, and sharing stories. She lives at the Jersey Shore with her husband and daughter and loves drinking coffee, finding seashells, eating oranges, and reading—especially under a shady tree in Central Park.

Gareth is an illustrator and designer living in his hometown in Essex, with his beloved wife and five children. After studying at Brighton and Central Saint Martins he has worked on a variety of projects, but enjoys children’s book illustration the most. When he is not working he can be heard indulging his other love – the banjo!


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