Picture books in order

Allison Pataki has written two picture books — Nelly Takes New York (2019) and Poppy Takes Paris (2020) — following young girls on adventures in New York and Paris. The books were co-written with her mother.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Nelly Takes New York 2019 Allison Pataki Buy
2 Poppy Takes Paris 2020 Allison Pataki Buy

Nelly Takes New York and Poppy Takes Paris are Allison Pataki’s departures from historical fiction, written with a younger audience in mind. Co-authored with her mother, the books follow young heroines on city adventures in New York and Paris respectively.

The two books reflect a strand of Pataki’s work separate from her adult historical fiction, aimed at introducing children to famous cities through a child protagonist’s eyes.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Picture series?

There are two books in the Picture series, published between 2019 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Picture series?

The first book in the Picture series is Nelly Takes New York, published in 2019.

Who are the picture books by Allison Pataki written for?

The picture books are for young children. Nelly Takes New York and Poppy Takes Paris each follow a young girl exploring a famous city, making them introductions to urban culture and adventure for early readers.

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