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Earlier this year, I was honored to be interviewed by The Epoch Times about my work with private living books libraries. Since the article by Jeff Minick was published, a number of authors and publishers have reached out, eager to connect. It’s been deeply encouraging to find so many people who share a love for truth, beauty, and goodness, and who care deeply about nurturing the minds and hearts of our children.
One of those kindred spirits is author J.B. Frank, who generously donated two of her books to my library. I was delighted by both, and I can’t wait for our patrons to enjoy them!
From the dust jacket of Somewhere In The City:
“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.”
In this playfully illustrated bedtime story, Lucy is called a “sleepyhead” by her mom—but she isn’t quite ready to sleep. She’s waiting. Waiting for someone special.
As Lucy watches from her window, the vibrant world of the city begins to come alive—not just in reality, but in her rich imagination. As Lucy looks out her window and watches for daddy, she sees the people and animals on the street and in store windows across the street. Across town, daddy is leaving work, and Lucy imagines him moving through the busy city making his way home.
The illustrations show us how Lucy’s childlike wonder transforms the everyday things of daddy’s journey into something magical: a revolving door becomes a carousel, and the city’s passersby sometimes appear as dressed animals. Every page is bursting with visual interest, mirroring Lucy’s growing excitement and impatience.
While Lucy puts on her jammies, washes her face, and brushes her teeth, she is so eager for daddy to get home! The words "Hurry Up" even appear in the sink as the suds swirl down the drain.
Finally, "the stars twinkle. The moon rises full and bright. A cat walks through the alley. A dog barks. This way to home. To Lucy." And daddy has made it home! Lucy giggles and curls up in his lap, safe and sound.
Gentle, imaginative, and featuring a tender and loving dad, Somewhere In The City is a bedtime gem that captures a child’s world of wonder and the deep comfort of a parent’s return. I’m thrilled to share it with our library patrons.