My students have learned a lot from this small collection of books. They not only learned about the many facets of community but also the importance of a glossary. The topics are standards based and the non-fictional/informational content relates well with the Common Core.

As a second grade teacher, I liked the whole collection! The books were small but packed with good information and beautiful pictures. I especially like the ethnically aware images of children. I liked the "fun facts" and "just joking" blurbs as well. This went over well with the students. I believe it to be important to balance non-fiction with a bit of humor or uniqueness to help pique student interest. I really enjoyed reviewing these books.