suburban life

Humans are not the only ones who inhabit cities. While we might immediately think of pets, rats, or mice, Downer looks at the urban lives of raccoons, mountain lions, crows, coyotes, flying foxes, turtles, and gators.

Presents a simple text and color photos that show what homes, work, and fun are like in suburban communities.

Upon moving to a new house, young Caroline and her parents encourage wildflowers to grow and birds and animals to stay in their yard, which soon has the whole suburban street living up to its name.