Children’s Picture Book · Ages 0 to 6
The City Was Never More Alive
Than when the Orange & Blue won in 5. A basketball championship in cozy rhyme.
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An Amazon bestseller, two weeks in
“The City Was Never More Alive” is climbing the charts and making headlines, just two weeks after release.
Children's Basketball
Sports & Outdoors
Nursery Rhymes
Why Families Love It
A little book they will not forget
A keepsake, not a poster
Original hand-painted art on every page, made to be kept on the shelf and handed down.
Made to read aloud
Cozy, rhyming storytelling that little fans ask for again and again at bedtime.
The gift that stands out
Perfect for new parents, baby showers, and the superfan who already has every jersey.
The Story
The City Was Never More Alive
From a 53-year wait to a captain’s 45-point Game 5 and a whole city singing in the streets, all in warm, hand-painted rhyme, built to be read again and again. The perfect gift for new parents and lifelong fans who bleed orange and blue.
“It’s Orange and Blue, in 5!”
Good to Know
Questions, answered
Where can I buy this book?
The City Was Never More Alive is available now on Amazon in paperback ($14.99) and Kindle eBook ($6.99). Learn more at https://gold-publications.com/book-orange-blue.html.
What age group is this children's book for?
It is a rhyming, read-aloud picture book made for babies, toddlers, and young children, and a keepsake for fans of any age.
Is this an official the NBA or the New York Knicks book?
No. Gold Standard Publishing books are original, independently created works. They are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or licensed by the NBA, the New York Knicks, or any sports league or team. All characters, names, and artwork are original.
Who wrote and published it?
It was written by Stephen Gold, founder of Gold Standard Publishing, an independent publisher of commemorative rhyming children's books.
Can I get a custom book for my own team or city?
Yes. Gold Standard Publishing is creating championship keepsakes for fan bases everywhere. Request yours at https://gold-publications.com/#request.
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