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Amara Visits the Library

by Janay Brown-Wood

A first tour of the neighborhood library

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A first tour of the neighborhood library

Amara’s first library visit becomes a guided introduction to what a public library offers. As she searches for a book to borrow with her Gram, a librarian shows them spaces including computer stations and a makerspace. Questions from Amara and her friends bring attention to the people who work there and the activities that happen beyond the bookshelves. The picture-book format combines a community setting with opportunities to notice objects and build vocabulary, making the library itself the subject of the exploration.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 encountering a library for the first time
  • Families or educators seeking a picture book about community places and occupations
  • Young children interested in books, library spaces, and things to observe

Themes

Public libraries and community servicesOccupationsFirst experiencesObservation and vocabulary

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Book overview

Join Amara and friends in this richly informative picture book series that introduces little ones to community environments and the occupations and objects found there!

There's something new to explore in our neighborhood, and Amara is excited to visit her local library with her Gram. Amara is looking for just the right book to borrow, but a library is a big place and this is her first time visiting. Luckily Ms. Donna at the librarian's desk is ready to give Amara and her Gram a grand tour. From the computer stations to the makerspace, Amara learns lots of important ways her public library serves her community. It always feels so nice and so good to get out and about in our neighborhood!

Written by an expert in early childhood education, Where in Our Neighborhood? is a first experiences picture book series that welcomes children to vicariously explore new places. With so many interesting objects to spot along the way, little ones will grow their visual vocabulary as they tag along for a tour led by a helpful neighbor that works there. Excellent questions from Amara and friends also prompt readers to learn more about occupations and what goes on behind-the-scenes. Whether for supplemental use in the classroom or at home, this gorgeously illustrated picture book is an excellent model of community, diversity, and curiosity.
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