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Can We Help? Kids Volunteering to Help their Communities
Can We Help? Kids Volunteering to Help their Communities
Reviewed by: Patricia Temple - Long Island Community Library, Long Island, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: October 8, 2015
Review
The book starts with an encouraging, short introduction that presents possible ways children can help others in their community. The author proceeds with a more in-depth presentation of ongoing projects involving knitting hats for homeless shelter clients,various food pantry tasks, working with assistance dogs, mentorship and environmental community service. Each project is clearly described and amply photographed. The photographs show children of various ages working on actual organized projects, which will make it easy for young readers to imagine themselves doing similar things. This book serves as a good, broad introduction to the concept of community service. The lack of back matter, listing further print or web resources limits the book's usefulness
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
Ancona, George
Illustrator: Ancona, George
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Candlewick
Book Type: picture book nonfiction
Genre:
Audience: grades k-3,grades 4-6
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780763673673
Price: 16.99