Books About Neighborhood Improvement

The Best Neighborhood Improvement Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about neighborhood improvement? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Kamala and Maya's Big Idea
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Kamala and Maya's Big Idea

By Meena Harris, Ana Ramírez González (Illustrator), Ana Ramirez Gonzalez (Illustrator)

Two sisters work together to build a playground in their apartment building's courtyard.

32 pages· 793 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,246 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Kamala and Maya, two determined sisters, dream of turning their barren apartment courtyard into a vibrant playground. Faced with challenges, they unite their community to bring their vision to life. Inspired by true events from Kamala Harris's childhood, this story highlights the power of perseverance and the impact children can have when they work together. Will their big idea succeed against the odds? Discover how a simple dream can transform a neighborhood and inspire change.
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