On Our Street

Written by Dr. Jillian Roberts and Jaime Casap · Illustrated by Jane Heinrichs

Part of the The World Around Us series

Explore poverty's impact and learn how kids can make a difference.

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32 pages· NC1000L

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Bookroo's summary

Discover the realities of poverty through a child's eyes in 'On Our Street.' This insightful book uses simple language to explain complex issues like homelessness and mental illness. With quotes from UNICEF and practical ways for kids to help, it empowers young readers to understand and act. Perfect for sparking meaningful conversations about the world around us.

From the publisher

A gentle introduction to the issue of poverty, On Our Street explores the realities of people living with inadequate resources. Using age-appropriate language, this book addresses mental illness, homelessness and refugee status as they are connected to this issue. Insightful quotes from individuals and organizations such as unicef are included to add further perspective on the issue. A section on how kids can help empowers readers to take what they have learned and use it to make a difference. Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts created this series to guide parents/caregivers through conversations about difficult issues in a reassuring and hopeful manner and help children understand their expanding awareness of the world around them.

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