Seven of the best children's books about New York

At the Guardian, Julia Eccleshare recommended several books which would give children a good introduction to New York, including:
Shaun Tan's The Arrival.

Wordlessly, through it's intensely moving illustrations, and completely without preaching, it tells nothing less than the story of immigration: what it feels like to be a newcomer to a country; the hope, despair, courage, support from others