
By Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illustrator)
Part of the The Questioneers series
A young girl tries to build a park in her neighborhood.
Sofia Valdez's daily walks with her Abuelo end when he injures himself at a landfill. Determined to help, Sofia dreams of turning the hazardous site into a park. Despite being dismissed at City Hall for being 'just a kid,' Sofia refuses to give up. Can she rally her community and show that even one child can spark change? Join Sofia on her inspiring journey to transform her town and discover the power of youthful determination.
The newest picture book from the creators of Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist stars Sofia Valdez, an activist and community leader who stands up for what she believes in!
Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school . . . until one day, when Abuelo hurts his ankle at a local landfill and he can no longer do so. Sofia misses her Abuelo and wonders what she can do about the dangerous Mount Trashmore. Then she gets an idea—the town can turn the slimy mess into a park! She brainstorms and plans and finally works up the courage to go to City Hall—only to be told by a clerk that she can’t build a park because she’s just a kid! Sofia is down but not out, and she sets out to prove what one kid can do.
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