In this novel that unites characters from "The Giver" and "Gathering Blue," Matty, a young member of a utopian community that values honesty, conceals an emerging healing power that he cannot explain or understand.

Percy learns about his neighborhood and its community helpers as he and his father hand out posters.

"A glimpse into a day in the life of the different residents who live alongside one another in an apartment building at 3 Biscuit Street. Centring on the Bunny family, readers will also discover another 11 mini-narratives in the illustrations, where they'll see what the apartment building's other residents are up to on every floor, track the antics of passersby, and observe the Bird family in the neighbouring tree. This multilayered (and multilevel!)...

"Every morning, a colorful Colombian bus wakes up bright and early with an important job to do--to bring people into town to sell their goods at the local mercado. But when they run into trouble, it's going to take a collective effort to get back on their way." --book jacket

Adventure awaits in another exciting trip through Happy County-where each new season packs plenty of surprises! Farmer Del rides his tractor through the crops all summer long, Jimmy and Sammy search for Grammy Tammy in the autumn corn maze, Dolly and Molly build an igloo with the fresh winter snow, and Mr. Humdinger's flower garden buzzes with pollination when spring arrives. With every page turn, discover lovable characters and educational content...

"Katie Woo loves her community. But it's not just the parks, stores, and services that make the neighborhood great--it's the all of the people who build the community and make it work. With every new neighbor Katie meets, she's inspired to find new ways to be an awesome neighbor herself!"--Back cover.

A cheerful repairman fixes squeaky doors, leaky roofs, and crumbling fences for his neighbors, who return the kindness when he catches a terrible cold.

Granny may be old, but she’s certainly not feeble--or idle! She’s built a splendid vegetable garden from scratch on the rooftop of her Chengdu apartment building. She collects thrown-away produce and feeds it to her chicks and geese--or composts it for the garden. She waters, weeds, and teaches the neighborhood children to care for the garden like she does: with love, patience, and pride. And come harvest time, Granny gathers her fresh produce...

After twelve-year-old Anya fails to make the soccer team, she decides to pursue her true passion, musical theater, and, with the help of her sister and new friend Austin, pulls together a summer theater troupe.

Introduces the sights and residents of Happy County, where a lot of things are happening and every day can end on a happy note.