Sure to Become a Classic: New Children’s Book Is Set in Central Park

Interview With Marcus Meesters, author of "The Central Park Tales"

“The Central Park Tales,” Chapter 2: In “The Tooth Fairy,” Striped Tail Raccoon learns it’s never too late to fulfill your dreams, as long as you go outside and show your talents to the world. Courtesy of Marcus Meesters

What better place to get away from it all, than to go to New York’s Central Park? Stretching 51 blocks, according to NewYorkKids.net, Central Park is both wooded and landscaped and contains any outdoor entertainment a child could wish for—from lakes and pools to rinks, courts, and fields. It even has a carousel!

Now there is a new addition to Central Park—although imaginary. Squirrel, Duck, Frog, Mousekin, and the lovable Dog brothers have taken up residence there in the new book “The Central Park Tales,” written by Marcus Meesters. Containing 10 short stories and 60 beautiful illustrations, the book depicts real places throughout the park.

The stories are reminiscent of another era and another classic children's book: 'Winnie the Pooh.'