About the Book

A playful, full-color alphabet book that introduces The City Pigeon and puts urban life front and center, inviting young readers and their adults to enjoy the humor and everyday surprises of the city.

T is for Traffic Cone is a clever ABC book for city kids, pigeon fans, and families who love spotting small wonders in the world around them. From sidewalks and construction zones to signs, street objects, and bustling details, each letter introduces young readers to a familiar urban object—with a calm, unbothered pigeon right in the middle of the action.

Created by Brooklyn-based artist Sarah Feingold, this modern alphabet book pairs bold graphic illustrations with visual wit, making it a fresh read-aloud for toddlers, preschoolers, city families, and adults who appreciate a little urban absurdity with their ABCs.

Here’s what makes T is for Traffic Cone a standout alphabet book:

• A Fresh Urban ABC Book: Introduces the alphabet through sidewalks, construction zones, signs, and everyday objects kids actually see.

• Meet The City Pigeon: A calm pigeon brings charm, personality, and visual continuity to every letter.

• Fun Facts and Backmatter: Expanded backmatter about pigeons adds gentle learning and gives curious kids more to explore.

• Engaging for Kids and Adults: Bold illustrations, visual wit, and city details make this a playful shared read for toddlers, preschoolers, families, and pigeon fans.

T is for Traffic Cone offers visual delight, playful city details, and kid-friendly facts, making it an engaging read for city kids and anyone who loves pigeons and bustling urban life.

Appearances

OCT 25
11:00AM
In Person

Storytime

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Barnes & Noble
2289 Broadway
New York, NY 10024
NOV 1
2:00PM
In Person

Drawing Demonstration, Reading, Q&A

Books of Wonder
42 West 17th Street
New York, NY 10011
NOV 5
10:00AM
In Person

School visit

The Washington Market School
134 Duane Street
New York, NY 10013
NOV 7
10:30AM
In Person

Story time, crafts, and a book signing

Lofty Pigeon Books
743 Church Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
NOV 10
4:00PM
In Person

Book reading and kids craft workshop

Adams St Library
9 Adams St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
NOV 15
12:00PM
In Person

Book Release and Pigeon Party with Tine Bird

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A.Mano
585 DEAN STREET
Brooklyn, NY 11238
NOV 18
12:00PM
Virtual

Conversation about T is for Traffic Cone and author's creative process

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Untapped Cities
NOV 21
11:00AM
In Person

Storytime with the author

Barnes & Noble, Brooklyn
194 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11201

About the Author

Sarah Feingold is a ceramic artist, writer, and maker whose work explores the intersection of nature and urban environments. She is also an adjunct professor, public speaker, playwright, and attorney. She lives in New York City with her spouse, child, and tiny dog.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Tiny Torch Books (November 3, 2026)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781685555559
  • Grades: P - 1
  • Fountas & Pinnell™ L These books have been officially leveled by using the F&P Text Level Gradient™ Leveling System

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Raves and Reviews

The city pigeon's alphabet is a playful, silly introduction to the ABCs inspired by every part of city life.

– Dr. Alison Better, Professor of Sociology, CUNY

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