Deja's friends try to convince her that there's no Santa -- and if he did exist he definitely wouldn't visit their city. Deja's mom assures her Santa is real and cleverly answers all her questions like where Santa parks his sleigh and how he gets in if there is no chimney. Favorite line, "magic always finds a way."

A counting book revealing the signs of fall -- like piles of leaves and baskets of apples.

A girl describes a bike ride with her dad -- through the city.

A counting book revealing the signs of summer -- like splashing fountains and djembes drumming.

An urban version of "Jack and the Beanstalk." Available for FREE on ComCat (Massachusetts Library Catalog).

A little girl strolls through the city with her mom. She notices the rhythm all around her and feels it with her entire body. First she thinks about it, then feels it, sees it, and smells it. You'll see rhythm in her hands, hips, knees and more. A beautiful book about being surrounded by music and having music living inside of you.

Watch a family explore LA! A beautiful way to celebrate the city.