Apt. 3
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A tender and atmospheric picture book, Apt. 3 chronicles the curious journey of two young brothers, Sam and Ben, as they wander through their rainy apartment building in search of the source of a haunting harmonica melody. With each floor they visit, the story uncovers a portrait of urban neighborhood life, introducing readers to the rich and varied tapestry of people who share a common home. Ezra Jack Keats illustrates this quiet adventure with his signature collage-style artwork and a warm, contemplative tone that speaks to themes of empathy, loneliness, and human connection. The narrative ultimately leads the boys to a blind man in Apartment 3, whose soulful music becomes a bridge between neighbors and a reminder of the beauty found in unexpected places. A timeless classic of children's literature, it presents the city not as a cold or indifferent place, but as a living community full of feeling and shared humanity.
Author: Ezra Jack Keats
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Hamish Hamilton, London
Genre: Childrens fiction
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A tender and atmospheric picture book, Apt. 3 chronicles the curious journey of two young brothers, Sam and Ben, as they wander through their rainy apartment building in search of the source of a haunting harmonica melody. With each floor they visit, the story uncovers a portrait of urban neighborhood life, introducing readers to the rich and varied tapestry of people who share a common home. Ezra Jack Keats illustrates this quiet adventure with his signature collage-style artwork and a warm, contemplative tone that speaks to themes of empathy, loneliness, and human connection. The narrative ultimately leads the boys to a blind man in Apartment 3, whose soulful music becomes a bridge between neighbors and a reminder of the beauty found in unexpected places. A timeless classic of children's literature, it presents the city not as a cold or indifferent place, but as a living community full of feeling and shared humanity.