Books in Me, My Friends, My Community series

We may all look and act differently and come from different places, but we all want to feel a sense of belonging. This positive, upbeat song, supported by colorful illustrations, teaches children to celebrate diversity and embrace those who are different. We Can Be Friends! is aligned with Early Learning Science Standards. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.

We all have features like ears, noses, feet, teeth, skin, and hair. But our features are unique, and we look different from one another. Upbeat lyrics and colorful illustrations teach children to celebrate their differences while accepting others. Happy to Be Me! is aligned with Early Learning Science Standards. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.

Our hands are special in what they can do! Positive lyrics and colorful illustrations teach children that hands can do many good things. From making a delicious pie to helping someone after they fall, our hands bring happiness and make our communities better places in which to live. What Can Hands Do? is aligned with Early Learning Science Standards. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.

One of the most important places in a local community is town hall. Readers learn all about the people who work in this important community building. Colorful images bring the story to life and help readers build reading comprehension skills. This book is perfect for emerging and reluctant readers, and can help instill a love of reading in younger children. From meetings to making laws, children will enjoy reading about what goes on at town hall.

Have you ever been to a farmers’ market? This book lets children read about all of the sights and sounds of a farmers’ market. Each page features full-colorful photographs. The low-level text is perfect for emerging readers, and familiar topics will keep them interested. The farmers’ market is a great place for community members to meet and sell their goods. Children will enjoy reading about all that the farmers’ market has to offer, and younger children will enjoy listening.

Recycling is an important part of helping the planet. In this narrative, readers will learn all about their local community recycling center. Each spread features text that is perfect for kindergarteners and perfect for reading to younger kids. Full-color photographs of familiar sights and events help readers make connections with the text. Children will love learning about how old paper and metal are turned into new things through the magic of recycling.