Book Series · 7 Books

The World Around Us Books

In order from On Our Street to On Our Nature Walk.

The World Around Us series is a set of 7 picture books by Dr. Jillian Roberts, published between 2018 and 2020. Written for ages 0–9, most books run about 30 pages.

On Our Street

On the News

Oceans

On the Playground

On the Internet

Under Our Clothes

On Our Nature Walk

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

On Our Street

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$1895

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

On Our Street

By Jaime Casap, Dr. Jillian Roberts, Jane Heinrichs (Illustrator)

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

32 pages

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Hardcover

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.

The complete set

The World Around Us Series

7 books · Published 2018–2020

On Our Street

Sale price

$1895

On Our Street

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

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

On the News

Sale price

$1895

On the News

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

Explore how to discuss tragedy with children and find hope in adversity.

Oceans

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$799

Oceans

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018

Dive into the mysterious world of sea creatures.

On the Playground

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$1995

On the Playground

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

A child learns to question and combat prejudice in everyday life.

On the Internet

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$1895

On the Internet

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

A child's first online adventure reveals the importance of digital boundaries.

Under Our Clothes

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$1895

Under Our Clothes

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

Explore body safety and self-image through a child's eyes at the community pool.

On Our Nature Walk

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$1895

On Our Nature Walk

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2020

A child learns about pollution and how to protect the environment.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the World Around Us series?

There are 7 books in the World Around Us series. It began with On Our Street in 2018, and the newest book, On Our Nature Walk, was published in 2020.

What ages are the World Around Us books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The World Around Us to life.

Jaime Casap

Dr. Jillian Roberts

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Jane Heinrichs

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