communities

"A girl's grandpa and her neighbors help her grow an olive tree in a war-torn land"--Provided by publisher.

"When a very hot, dry summer causes dangerous fires in the neighborhood, a group of animals are desperate to find water and shelter. It'll take the quiet heroism of a neighbor to provide resources and a cozy, cool, and safe burrow--a reluctant wombat who demonstrates the true importance of community"--Provided by publisher.

The townspeople of Bad G?odsburg are up in arms, because their wishing well is no longer granting wishes! When the kind-hearted Newsboy goes to investigate, he realizes there is more than one problem in this town!.

Following her survival of a shooting during her hometown's Kickoff to Summer, thirteen-year-old Stevie grapples with PTSD but finds comfort through the stories of resilience shared by friends and strangers.

Emma can't wait for Christmas--the tree, the presents, the tasty turkey dinner! Her dad and stepmum Susan want Christmas to be perfect, but things aren't going to plan--and then their turkey disappears! Will Christmas be ruined? As Emma encourages her parents to appreciate what they have, their neighbors--the Taylor-Wilsons, the Singhs and Mrs Angel--come knocking to share their own festive traditions and help the family have a very merry Christmas.

"A story of community, belonging, and friendship told by South Asian authors through an interconnected anthology, based in the fictional town of Maple Grove, New Jersey, and centralized at the town community center"--Provided by publisher.

"A new rabbi's efforts to fix up his aging synagogue are a labor of love--and a comedy of errors--until his congregants fondly pool their talents in this lighthearted celebration of community"--Provided by publisher.

A young girl contemplates the importance of compassion for oneself and others and the power of community on a global scale.

"Millie makes a special batch of dumplings filled with love that Laolao will never forget after she falls ill"--Provided by publisher.

"'Who are We?' helps us understand and appreciate the diversity in our community"--Back cover.