New York State of Mind

When Grammy-winning performer Billy Joel wrote the song New York State of Mind, he captured the essence of the City-the hustle and bustle of Times Square, the ethnic neighborhoods, the awe-inspiring architecture.
In this book inspired by the song, readers of all ages can "visit" New York whenever they please. Izak Zenou's stylish watercolors depict a scrappy dog as he travels around one of world's most exciting cities. The whirlwind trip takes the reader from the top of the Empire State Building to the base of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, from the ice rink in Central Park to the bustling streets of Chinatown.

Billy Joel is the legendary Grammy and Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist whose popularity and musical influence span more than three decades. The song "New York State of Mind," on which the book is based, first appeared on his album Turnstiles. A celebrated native of Long Island, he is proud to make New York his home.

Paris-born illustrator Izak Zenou has made New York his home. His whimsical illustrations frequently appear in leading fashion magazines, as well as in promotional campaigns for clients that include Henri Bendel and Neiman Marcus. Izak's book projects include Essentially Lilly : A Guide to Colorful Entertaining and Bohemian Manifesto: A Filed Guide to Living on the Edge. This is his first children's book.