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Book List

We’ve carefully curated book lists to go with each lesson.


Be a Neighbor Books

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Be a Neighbor

Horton Hears A Who!

By Dr. SeussRandom House Books for Young Readers

A city of Whos on a speck of dust are threatened with destruction until the smallest Who of all helps convince Horton’s friends that Whos really exist.

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Be a Neighbor, Be Curious, Be Generous

Last Stop on Market Street

By Matt de la PenaG.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

A young boy and his grandmother travel across town by bus and observe the city around them. Can spark discussion about what children observe in their own neighborhoods.

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Be an Ally, Be a Neighbor, Be Healthy, Be Kind

Maddi’s Fridge

By Lois BrandtFlashlight Press

Sofia visit’s her friend Maddi’s house to find that they only have milk and bread to eat. She wants to help her friend have food, but doesn’t want to betray her promise not to tell.

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Be a Neighbor

May I Come In?

By Marsha Diane ArnoldSleeping Bear Press

During a storm, Raccoon is afraid to be alone in his home. So he hurries out to see if any of his neighbors have room to spare for a friend in need.

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Be a Neighbor

Outside Inside

By Leuyen PhamRoaring Brook Press

A beautiful book that describes the impact of COVID-19 on communities and why some essential workers could not quarantine.

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Be a Neighbor

Peppa Pig and the Career Day

By Candlewick PressCandlewick Entertainment

Community members tell Peppa and her class about their jobs and activities in the local community.

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Be a Neighbor, Be Kind

Rescue & Jessica: a Life-changing Friendship

By Jessica KenskyCandlewick Press

Rescue thought he’d grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog. When he gets the news that he’s better suited to being a service dog, he’s worried that he’s not up to the task.

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Be a Neighbor

Ser Vecinos

By Maya Ajmera and John D. IvankoCharlesbridge

En todo el mundo, los niños viven en comunidad con otros, compartiendo hogares, recursos y experiencias con sus vecinos.

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