The Central Park Lost Mitten Party

The Central Park Lost Mitten Party is a wonderful holiday or year round gift for anyone who loves Central Park, whether adult, child, New Yorker, or visitor! 

An FAO Schwarz favorite and best-seller, this beautifully illustrated and delightfully told imaginative tale describes a nighttime romp in Central Park for everything we lose – no matter how old or young we are.  A perfect way to celebrate Central Park’s beautiful architecture, iconic bridges, lakes. statues, balconies and balustrades, author Fran Quittel, a favorite FAO guest, gives readers a beautifully told story that includes delightful details describing the creation of Central Park and the artists and architects who constructed the beautiful locations we love.  With a detailed bibliography, history of the park, and suggestions for visitors, this wonderfully illustrated Central Park classic is the perfect gift at the holiday season or year round for any park lover worldwide!  

If you want to know whether sheep ever really occupied Sheep Meadow, where to find Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, and what sits on top of every Central Park lamp post, you'll find the answers to these questions in this memorable and fun-filled classic!

Visit FAO Schwarz at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, (5th Avenue and 50th Street)  and author Fran Quittel on December 11, 2021, noon - 6 p.m.