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Saturday, December 4, 2021

Early Chapter Book Pick: The Protest


The Protest

by Samantha Thornhill

Illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez

Lee & Low Books Incorporated

2021

32 pages

ISBN: 9781643792088


Lily discovers the neighborhood garden is facing ruin. Plans are to turn the beloved garden into a parking lot! Rallying her friends behind her, Lily decides kids can do a lot and they can save their garden. 


Lily and her friends make signs, create a chant and invite neighbors and friends to a rally in one week. It starts small with Lily t's a big rally and a news reporter covers it. The city decides to wait a year and leave the garden alone. Lily vows to be ready next year if the city tries to take their garden. 

A cute story that shows kids in action and promoting change in their own world. Great message for young readers. 


Recommended ages 4-8.

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