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Books in In Our Neighborhood Series series

  • Brian Was Adopted

    Doris Sanford, Graci Evans

    Hardcover (Multnomah Books, July 1, 1989)
    A boy who was adopted from Korea as an infant describes his new life in America and the love he receives from his new parents
    T
  • Maria's Grandma Gets Mixed Up

    Doris Sanford, Graci Evans

    Hardcover (Multnomah Books, July 1, 1989)
    A young girl turns to God to help her understand her grandmother's strange behavior
    N
  • Lisa's Parents Fight

    Doris Sanford, Graci Evans

    Hardcover (Multnomah Books, July 1, 1989)
    A young girl turns to God for help in dealing with her parents' verbal and physical abuse
    L
  • Call Mr. Vasquez, He'll Fix It!

    Alice K. Flanagan, Christine Osinski

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1997)
    Describes the work done each day by a Chilean American who is the building maintenance contractor responsible for a neighborhood apartment building
    K
  • A Busy Day at Mr. Kang's Grocery Store

    Alice K. Flanagan, Christine Osinski

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Nov. 1, 1996)
    Describes the work done each day by a Korean American who owns the neighborhood grocery store
    K
  • Ms. Davidson, Our Librarian

    Alice K. Flanagan

    Paperback (Children's Press(CT), March 1, 1997)
    Simple text and photographs describe the duties and responsibilities of a public librarian who helps people access information.
    K
  • Mr. Yee Fixes Cars

    Alice K. Flanagan, Romie Flanagan

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1998)
    Follows an auto mechanic as he checks cars, finds out what is wrong with them, and fixes the problems
    K
  • Buying a Pet from Ms. Chavez

    Alice Flanagan, Romie Flanagan

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Aug. 1, 1998)
    Text and photographs show what is involved in running a pet store: caring for the animals, helping customers, ordering supplies, and more.
    J
  • David Has AIDS

    Doris Sanford, Graci Evans

    Hardcover (Multnomah Pub, Aug. 1, 1989)
    A little boy with AIDS turns to God to help him cope with the pain, fear, and loneliness that surround him.
    J
  • Call Mr. Vasquez, He'll Fix It!

    Alice K. Flanagan, Christine Osinski

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1997)
    Describes the work done each day by a Chilean American who is the building maintenance contractor responsible for a neighborhood apartment building
    K
  • Learning Is Fun With Mrs. Perez

    Alice K. Flanagan

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Aug. 1, 1998)
    None
    K
  • Mr. Santizo's Tasty Treats!

    Alice K. Flanagan

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Aug. 1, 1998)
    Text and photographs follow the activities of a Guatamalan American who works making cakes, breads, and other baked goods in a neighborhood bakery.
    K