neighborhoods

Sofia finds that her experiences as a scholarship student at an Episcopal boarding school in Austin only strengthen her ties to her family in the barrio community of McAllen, Texas.

Louis and his eccentric Grandmother set out to count every dog in the neighborhood when they find out about city hall's woefully inadequate record keeping.

"Sixth-grader Wes Henderson sets out to save the Oaks, the neighborhood where he's lived his whole life, from being sold to a real estate developer"--Provided by publisher.

"This upbeat picture book--a companion to Ride, Roll, Run: Time for Fun!--follows the nine children from the first book as they help plan a big, musical block party . . . features instruments from all around the world including the agogo, banjo, daegeum, djembe drums, double bass, erhu, maracas, piano, steel drums, and trumpet . . . illustrations depict the joy of dancing, playing music, and feasting with neighbors and friends"--Provided by publisher.

"Celebrating community and friendship, this lively rhyming picture book follows children as they play their way through their culturally diverse neighborhood"--Provided by publisher.

"Kids are invited to follow along as their neighborhood ice cream truck makes its way to the playground, the pool, the library and other destinations"--Provided by publisher.

"A walk down busy city streets can feel scary when you're small, but the world doesn't seem so frightening when you're perched up high on Dad's shoulders!Going up high on Dad's shoulders is the best way to feel BIG in cities that make you feel small. This tender, funny celebration of the bond between father and child will resonate with children and adults alike."--.

A curious little boy explores his neighborhood, finding out what is new with his friends and neighbors.

Labeled illustrations provide English and Spanish translations of vocabulary words related to neighborhoods, such as store, fire station, and fire truck.

In 1918 New York City, Rivka's immigrant father falls ill from the flu and she must delay going to school while her mother works. But Rivka is eager to learn, and she trades odd jobs with local shop owners and neighbors so that she can learn her letters, numbers, and American history. Includes a glossary and historical information.