{"product_id":"city-green-isbn-9780062906144","title":"City Green","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrate the 25th anniversary of \u003cem\u003eCity Green\u003c\/em\u003e—the environmentally and community-conscious classic that shows the wonderful things kids can do when they put their minds to it—with this new paperback edition. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“An optimistic tale that manages to be both encouraging yet realistic about how to do some good in your very own backyard.” \u003cem\u003e—Kirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRight in the middle of Marcy’s city block is a vacant lot, littered and forlorn. Sometimes just looking at it makes Marcy feel sad. Then one spring, Marcy has a wonderful idea: Instead of a useless lot, why not a green and growing space for everyone to enjoy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith her warm, hopeful text and inviting illustrations, DyAnne Disalvo-Ryan shows how a whole neighborhood blossoms when people join together and get involved.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“One girl’s motivation and cheery attitude buoys this picture book about urban renewal and community action. The kindly expressions of the various gardeners provide added warmth, making DiSalvo-Ryan’s fictional block a nice place to visit.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“DiSalvo-Ryan’s warm text is enhanced by her soft pencil-and-watercolor illustrations depicting a diverse neighborhood drawn together by a community project.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Genuinely warm… a pleasant, positive story of cooperation.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An optimistic tale that manages to be both encouraging yet realistic about how to do some good in your very own backyard.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889002246373,"sku":"NP9780062906144","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062906144.jpg?v=1730230278","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/city-green-isbn-9780062906144","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}