Examines life in a commercial city, explaining why some cities grow, the services big cities need to provide, and how they are governed, and looking at New York as an example of a big city, discussing its buildings, boroughs, people, businesses, and other topics.
When Claude, a small, plump dog, and his friend, Sir Bobblysock, visit the city, Claude heroically, if accidentally, stops a thief. Then, when Sir Bobblysock becomes ill, Claude rushes him to a hospital and is mistaken for a doctor.
A young boy is frightened by how busy and noisy the city is when he goes there to visit his Nana, but she makes him a fancy red cape that keeps him from being scared as she shows him how wonderful a place it is.
Mira lives in a gray and hopeless urban community until a muralist arrives and, along with his paints and brushes, brings color, joy, and togetherness to Mira and her neighbors.
"Humans of New York: Stories presents a whole new group of people in stunning photographs, ... and, most importantly, longer stories that delve deeper and surprise with greater candor"--Provided by publisher.
