"Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator's pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now"--Provided by publisher.

Under the cover of night, twelve-year-old Homer flees Southerland Plantation with his little sister Ada, unwillingly leaving their beloved mother behind. Much as he adores her and fears for her life, Homer knows there's no turning back, not with the overseer on their trail. Through tangled vines, secret doorways, and over a sky bridge, the two find a secret community called Freewater, deep in the swamp. In this society created by formerly enslaved...

Walking his dog at dusk, one boy catches glimpses of the lives around him in this lovely ode to autumn evenings, exploring your neighborhood, and coming home.

"Introduce young ones to the concept of counting from one to ten while celebrating themes of friendship and community."--

A school is more than just a building. It's a community of people, a place for discovery, and a place to explore!

"When a new family moves in, the whole neighborhood comes together to celebrate what makes their community diverse and special"--

Fifth-grader Addie and two other children who spend afternoons at the Happy Valley retirement community, where their mothers work, investigate whether one of the residents is a superhero.

Who Are We? helps us to understand and appreciate the diversity in our community.

"A heartwarming and playful adventure that will inspire young readers to be a good neighbor and friend, based on the brave actions of the Australian wombat"--

A city can be many things: quiet and dreamy or buzzing with excitement, and this picture book explores them all--and celebrates the people who live in them.