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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