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"Introducing Nate Gadol, a new larger-than-life holiday hero who brings Hanukkah wonder and generosity to all those in need. He is a generous spirit whose magic can make things last exactly as long an they're needed. When the Glaser family immigrates to the United States, their first Hanukkah looks like it will be a meager one. And their neighbors are struggling too, with money scarce and Christmas around the corner. Even Santa's spirits are running low. Luckily, Nate Gadol has enough magic to make this a miraculous holiday for all"--OCLC.

"Real-life cousins pay homage to the street they grew up on and the loving community that made their childhood special"--Provided by publisher.

In rural New Hampshire, sixteen-year-old Clair Taylor and her neighbor, eighteen-year-old Danny Stewart, fall into an unlikely relationship as they work together to save Wally, a loveable, but mistreated dog kept chained in a junk-filled yard by Danny's cruel father.

"Sophie is feeling a bit worried about the world and going outside lately means wearing a mask, but she realizes she is not the only one who feels a little scared and decides to spread a small act of kindness in her neighborhood"--Provided by publisher.

Seventeen-year-old Masi Burciaga's barrio becomes more like a ghost town every day, but when she and other youths are recruited to erect a giant pyramid in hopes of attracting tourists, she wonders about the entrepreneur behind the scheme--and his attractive son.

Ten-year-old African American singer Melody Ellison decides to fix up her Detroit neighborhood playground and plant a garden, but when her friends put her in charge, Melody finds out just how hard it can be to lead.

Explores the diversity of a community in which various people cook and eat food, play games, and dance together to celebrate Neighbors' Day.

An age-appropriate look at the causes and consequences of choices children make every day in their community.

When his neighbors give a variety of answers to the question "What is a good day?" Daniel writes a poem about the everyday activities that give them joy.

"[Teachers young readers] what kinds of people are in a neighborhood and the special jobs they do"--Back cover.