Pa, Me, and Our Sidewalk Pantry

Name: Pa, Me, and Our Sidewalk Pantry
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419749377
Price: 35.0 NZD
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By Toni Buzzeo

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Summary

Pa, Me, and Our Sidewalk Pantry by Toni Buzzeo is a heartfelt children's story that follows a young girl and her grandfather as they create a sidewalk pantry to help their community. Through this simple yet profound gesture, they learn the value of kindness, empathy, and taking action to support those in need. Set within a caring neighbourhood, the book highlights family bonds and the spirit of giving.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming stories that focus on family, kindness, and community. It's an ideal choice for children who love tales about making a difference and building connections with others. The vibrant illustrations and touching narrative offer a delightful reading experience for both kids and adults.

Pa, Me, and Our Sidewalk Pantry

Together Pa and Jelly Bean build a sidewalk pantry right next to their sidewalk library, and as they get more visitors, Jelly Bean comes up with the idea to combine the books and food; so neighbors feel invited to take a meal and a good book.

A kind and generous grandparent-grandchild duo nourish their neighborhood in this new picture book from critically acclaimed author Toni Buzzeo

Description

Pa and his grandchild, Jelly Bean, have a sidewalk library filled with stories. Anyone can bring donations or take something to read. Jelly Bean loves the sidewalk library!

But what about when their neighbours might need something more than books? Together, Pa and Jelly Bean build a sidewalk pantry right next to the sidewalk library. They get donations from neighbours who have a lot to give, and leave the doors open for those who may not have enough.

This charming multigenerational story from award-winning author Toni Buzzeo and rising-star illustrator Zara González Hoang celebrates community, generosity, and creative problem-solving.

Pa, Me, and Our Sidewalk Pantry is sure to inspire both young and old to give back and think creatively about how to serve their community's needs.

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Toni Buzzeo's Pa, Me, and Our Sidewalk Pantry is praised for highlighting libraries and mutual aid, with Thi Bui's illustrations enhancing the story's warmth and charm. The book is described as a touching intergenerational tale celebrating compassion and community, with illustrations capturing the sweet bond between a boy and his grandfather.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419749377

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Zara González Hoang

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Toni Buzzeo Young Adult

About the Author

Toni Buzzeo is the author of the Caldecott honor book and New York Times bestseller One Cool Friend and many other books for children. She lives in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Zara González Hoang is the illustrator of several picture books. She grew up in a little bungalow in the frozen tundra of Minnesota. Surrounded by snow, she spent her days dreaming, doodling, and listening to the colorful stories of her dad’s life growing up in Puerto Rico while navigating her place as a Puerto Rican Jew in a sea of Scandinavians. (She’s still figuring that out.) These days, she lives outside of Washington, DC, with her husband, their kids, and a curly coated corgi named Ziggy. She is the author of Measuring a Year: A Rosh Hashanah Story.

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