Be My Neighbor

BOOKS THAT CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY

 

Awards

• National Council for the Social Studies and Children's Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People

 

 

Book Reviews

“Captures brilliantly the spirit of the neighborhood: people who care about and help each other.”
—Multidiversity

“With photos depicting everything from an open-air Mexican market to a Guatemalan village to a Hanukkah celebration in the U.S., this book celebrates diversity, all the while emphasizing our overarching similarities.”
— School Library Journal

“The brief text and stunning illustrations make this an ideal book for sharing. Mr. Rogers would be proud.”
— School Library Journal

“A rich source of pictures showing the functions of community and the variety of neighborhoods through the world.”
—Booklist

“The engaging color photographs and the simple words make this an excellent resource for multicultural community units.”
—Horn Book

“A visually enticing tribute to diversity and the number of bonds that unite us in a common humanity.”
— Kirkus Review