City Green by Dyanne Disalvo-Ryan
One girl’s motivation and cheery attitude buoys this picture book about urban renewal and community action. With her warm, hopeful text and inviting illustrations, DyAnne Disalvo-Ryan shows how a whole neighborhood blossoms when people join together and get involved. A helpful page of instructions for starting a community garden is also included.
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