"...The artwork is bright, clear, and just a little surreal as subway maps and grids are incorporated into most of the paintings. The picture for the Museum of Natural History stop shows a train traveling up a dinosaur's spine, while the cars heading for Coney Island take on the appearance of a roller coaster... "
--School Library Journal
MY subway RIDE
My Subway Ride whisks you through the vivid sounds, sights, and rhythms of the heart of New York City's subway and all the great stops along the way.
2004 • Ages 4-8
ISBN-10 : 978158685357
By Paul Dubois Jacobs and Jennifer Swender
Illustrated by Selina Alko
From the "pitch, smack, home run!" of Yankee Stadium, to the rattle of the Cyclone and the sticky cotton candy on Coney Island, to the pulse of the crowd in Times Square, My Subway Ride spotlights the rhythm and beat of New York City's subway train. Join the sea of colorful faces as they watch and listen to subway station musicians who sing of the train's sound and rhythm as "a pulse, the pulse a heartbeat a jazz riff a constant sea A mama's belly whisking us home." Hop on the N or Q, or on the 1 or 2, and discover the heart of the city. You don't want to miss the next stop!
Award
2004
The Original Art Show at The Society of Illustrators
Reviews
"... The rhythmic text, when read aloud, has a jazz beat that almost sounds like a moving subway car. The colorful illustrations show token booths, trains crowded with people of diverse backgrounds (while the text highlights many of the languages being spoken), and signs and more signs. The artwork is bright, clear, and just a little surreal as subway maps and grids are incorporated into most of the paintings. The picture for the Museum of Natural History stop shows a train traveling up a dinosaur's spine, while the cars heading for Coney Island take on the appearance of a roller coaster. This lively and informative story could be used for units on community, transportation, or city sounds."
--School Library Journal
"A husband-and-wife team faithfully conveys the vitality of New York City and its subway system—100 years old this year—in this lyrical offering... A diverse group of riders enters and exits in one of Alko’s vibrant, full-bleed spreads, “a bit of the world in every car.” Bits of mixed-media collage—textured fabric for a young girl’s dress, a newspaper tucked under another rider’s arm—add visual interest and depth."
--Kirkus
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all aboard for a ride through New York City with
Selina Alko’s hip, colorful illustrations
— from the team behind My Taxi Ride! Buckle up and enjoy the journey!
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