Book Series · 6 Books

Jalen's Big City Life Books

In order from Laundry Day Overload to The Park Cleanup.

The Jalen's Big City Life series is a set of 6 picture books by Dorothy H. Price, published between 2022 and 2023. Written for ages 5–7, most books run about 25 pages.

Laundry Day Overload
Museum Mix-Up
The Park Cleanup
Moving Day Helpers
Baking Buddies
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Laundry Day Overload
Sale price
$759
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2022

Laundry Day Overload

A laundry mishap floods the building with suds. Can it be fixed?

32 pages· 696 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Summary: J.C.'s excitement to help with laundry turns into chaos when too much detergent leads to a sudsy disaster. As the apartment building is engulfed in bubbles, J.C. must find a way to clean up his mess. Will he manage to save the day and restore order, or will the suds take over? Discover how J.C. tackles this bubbly challenge and learns the importance of asking for help.
The complete set

Jalen's Big City Life Series

6 books · Published 2022–2023

Series
Sale price
$759

Laundry Day Overload

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2022

A laundry mishap floods the building with suds. Can it be fixed?

Sale price
$2152

Museum Mix-Up

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2022

A field trip goes awry. Can J.C. reunite his lost group?

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$2152

The Park Cleanup

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2023

Can J.C. rally volunteers to save his beloved park?

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$2152

Moving Day Helpers

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2023

J.C.'s park day is delayed by a neighbor in need. Can he find fun and help too?

Sale price
$2152

Baking Buddies

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2023

Can J.C. and Pop-Pop juggle baking cupcakes and babysitting a restless baby?

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$2152

Onstage Jitters

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2023

Stage fright threatens J.C.'s debut. Can friends help him shine?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Jalen's Big City Life series?

There are 6 books in the Jalen's Big City Life series. It began with Laundry Day Overload in 2022, and the newest book, The Park Cleanup, was published in 2023.

What ages are the Jalen's Big City Life books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–7, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Jalen's Big City Life to life.

01

Dorothy H. Price

Author
02

Shiane Salabie

Illustrator

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