The Elevator on 74th Street
Every day, Ellie the elevator works tirelessly to make the residents of her building happy.
Ellie loves everyone who lives in her building—even the dogs with muddy paws and the over-enthusiastic button-pushers. But she has a soft spot for Thea, who bounces through Ellie’s doors with a cheerful grin every day.
After Thea’s best friend moves away, Ellie rarely sees Thea smile anymore. Ellie wants to cheer Thea up…but what can an elevator do to help?
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A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
“A stylish and lovely perspective on happenstance.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Uplifting.” – Publishers Weekly
“A highly recommended tale of friendship.” – School Library Journal
“Think of this as a cousin to The Giving Tree, with a healthier message: the story ends with Ellie wearing a jaunty tinsel crown, smiling a shy smile, surrounded by joyful residents, happy herself while also making others happy.” – Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
New York Magazine’s The Strategist Best Kids’ Books of 2025 Selection
