Helpful People in My World

Readers meet a variety of helpful people in this engaging look at a relatable narrator and their community. As readers explore the achievable text and charming illustrations, they are encouraged to think about the community helpers they see every day. This creative look at a common early elementary curriculum topic can be explored independently by beginning readers or read as a part of story time in the classroom or at home. It is designed to help early learners grow into curious young people with an active interest in the world around them. "The books in the series The World Around Me aim to bring common phenomena in preschoolers' worlds to life through fictional narratives framing fact-filled content. . . . These books are useful for classroom units for younger children as well as browsing." --Booklist (Series Review)