In My Neighborhood Collection

You do not need to go far to learn new things, sometimes the best learning happens in your own neighborhood! Use this collection to explore books about different types of neighborhoods and communities.

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My Neighborhood Map Activity

Use this fun and interactive mapping activity as you explore different neighborhoods and communities...

Dream Street

Written by Tricia Elam Walker and Illustrated by Ekua Holmes

Welcome to Dream Street--the best street in the world! Jump rope with Azaria--can you Double Dutch...

Pre-K - 3rd

Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood

Written by F. Isabel Campoy & Theresa Howell and Illustrated by Rafael Lopez

In this exuberant picture book about transformation through art, Mira lives in a gray urban...

Pre-K - 3rd

Last Stop on Market Street

Written by Matt de la Peña and Illustrated by Christian Robinson

This 2016 Caldecott and Newbery medal winner tells the story of CJ and his grandma riding across town on the bus and the many sights they encounter.

Pre-K - K

Thank You, Omu!

Written by Oge Mora

Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent.

Pre-K - 3rd

New Dog in Town

Written by Gail Herman and Illustrated by John Nez

Nick and his dog set out to explore their new neighborhood. But "No Dogs Allowed" signs are...

Pre-K - 2nd

Paletero Man/¡Qué Paletero tan Cool!

Written by Lucky Diaz and Illustrated by Micah Player

Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all!

What’s the best way to...

Pre-K - 3rd

A Good Night Walk

Written by Elisha Cooper

As a child and parent walk down the block to the bay and turn to walk back home, evening falls upon the neighborhood.

Pre-K - 1st

Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street

Written by Roni Schotter and Illustrated by Kyrsten Brooker

Eva, a would-be writer, sits on her New York City stoop with her notebook, waiting for something to...

Pre-K - 3rd

Say Hello!

Written and Illustrated by Rachel Isadora

Carmelita loves to greet everyone in her colorful neighborhood. There are people from so many...

Pre-K - 1st

Lend a Hand: Poems About Giving

Written by John Frank and Illustrated by London Ladd

Giving up your seat on the bus, singing at a retirement home, or helping a neighbor, this beautiful...

1st - 4th

Take Back the Block

Written by Chrystal D. Giles

Brand-new kicks, ripped denim shorts, Supreme tee-- Wes Henderson has the best style in sixth grade...

3rd - 7th

The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora

Written by Pablo Cartaya

Save the restaurant. Save the town. Get the girl. Make Abuela proud. Can thirteen-year-old Arturo...

5th - 8th

The Honeybee Man

Written by Lela Nargi and Illustrated by Krysten Brooker

RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. In the morning, Fred greets his dog and his cat, then travels to the top of his brownstone in Brooklyn to greet the honeybee hives he keeps on the roof.

Pre-K - 3rd