Deborah Hopkinson

In 1931, a boy and his father watch as the world's tallest building, the Empire State Building, is constructed, step-by-step, near their Manhattan home.

Sky Boys : how They Built the Empire State Building

Jeni Enjaian

This book, of the five Hopkinson children's books I read today, was my favorite. Not only did James Ransome illustrate the narrative beautifully, but Hopkinson created a lilting poetic feel to most of the narrative even though the vast majority formed free verse that could be mistaken for simple prose as well.
She told the history without becoming pedantic, something I sincerely appreciate in children's literature.

I definitely recommend this book.

Sky Boys : how They Built the Empire State Building

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