Mural on Second Avenue and Other City Poems

The joys of city life are extolled in a book whose charm lies in simple observations.
--Booklist

Conveying an idyllic but never sugary view of urban life, this gathering not only marks a strong debut for the illustrator, but highlights the timeless quality of so much of Moore's poetry.
--Kirkus Reviews

These poems speak loudly to children; their simply stated messages spread encouragement to fledgling writers.
--School Library Journal

Few surpass Lilian Moore's genius at translating experience and observation into poetry for the very young. Here the late poet's abillities are handsomely showcased.
--Horn Book, The

Moore, a master of translating everyday experiences into poems for children, describes summer rain, window shopping, construction, murals, and other city happenings.
--Book Links

Roma Karas was born in Russia and was interested in art throughout his childhood there. Eventually, he moved to the United States and attended the Rhode Island School of Design. Roma Karas now lives in New York, where he works as an illustrator and bookmaker. MURAL ON SECOND AVENUE is his first book with Candlewick Press.