ABCs of Golden Gate Park

Vibrant and gifty board book for Golden Gate visitors of all ages with text specifically written for board book (not just abbreviated from picture book.) Author has lived one block from Golden Gate Park for more than a decade and visits nearly every day. Artist is renowned illustrator and teacher at California College of the Arts in Oakland and San Francisco. His bold, bright illustrations start with the pencil, and finish as digital collages, monoprints, and screen prints. Author is a savvy communications and marketing professional for nonprofit organizations with a background in environmental and urban issues. In 2020, Golden Gate Park will turn 150 years old. No children’s book exists about this unique place, despite 13 million visitors each year. Reveals a range of fun and surprising facts about the park for tourists and locals alike. Layered text makes it appealing for both little ones and older kids, plus it can be used for a scavenger hunt of the park. Includes all major destinations within the park, all of which have gift shops and event opportunities, including: California Academy of Sciences: 1.3 million visitors/year; de Young Museum: 1.5 million visitors/year; The San Francisco Botanical Gardens: 400,000+ visitors/year; The Japanese Tea Garden: 300,000+ visitors/year; The Conservatory of Flowers: 200,000+ visitors/year. Author has contacts at the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, which will host many events to celebrate Golden Gate Park’s 150th anniversary. In partnership with The San Francisco Parks Alliance. Lexile: 540L. Fountas and Pinnell level: M.