Now in Tagalog bilingual! A diverse group of children work together to make their urban neighborhood cleaner, friendlier and safer for everyone. Young community members bicycle and recycle together, volunteer at an assisted living home, participate in a letter-writing campaign and gather around a potluck meal. Endmatter includes an age-appropriate introduction to recycling, activism, community gardens, teamwork and more, as well as actionable ways for children to get involved in their own neighborhoods. Note: this special edition does not include access to audio or animation.
Celeste Cortright grew up in Connecticut, USA, and now works as a design director when she’s not writing children’s books for Barefoot! She and her partner live in Boston, Massachusetts, USA with their cat.
Illustrated by - Betania Zacarias
Betania Zacarias has illustrated dozens of children's books and products, and her work is published all over the world. She grew up in Argentina and now lives and works in Barcelona, Spain with her partner and two curious and imaginative boys who are her infinite source of inspiration. In her work, she uses a lot of colors, textures and different patterns that result in playful illustrations.
