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category: Children's Nonfiction
published: Sep 2021
ISBN:9781459833401
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

On Our Street

Our First Talk About Poverty

by Jillian Roberts & Jaime Casap, illustrated by Jane Heinrichs

tagged: homelessness & poverty, city & town life, depression & mental illness
Description

A gentle introduction to the issue of poverty, On Our Street explores the realities of people living with inadequate resources.

Using age-appropriate language, this book addresses mental illness, homelessness and refugee status as they are connected to this issue. Insightful quotes from individuals and organizations such as UNICEF are included throughout to add further perspective on the issue. An invaluable section on how kids can help empowers readers to take what they have learned and use it to make a difference.

About the Authors

Jillian Roberts

Dr. Jillian Roberts is a child psychologist, author, professor at the University of Victoria and mother of three children. Considered a go-to child psychology expert for journalists, Dr. Roberts is a contributor to the Globe and Mail, Global News and CBC. She is the author of two bestselling and award-winning series of children’s books: the Just Enough and the World Around Us series. Dr. Roberts' most recent titles (Calm and My Promise) are for the very youngest of readers and focus on building child resilience. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia.


Jaime Casap

Dr. Jillian Roberts is a child psychologist, author, professor at the University of Victoria and mother of three children. Considered a go-to child psychology expert for journalists, Dr. Roberts is a contributor to the Globe and Mail, Global News and CBC. She is the author of two bestselling and award-winning series of children’s books: the Just Enough and the World Around Us series. Dr. Roberts' most recent titles (Calm and My Promise) are for the very youngest of readers and focus on building child resilience. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia.


Jane Heinrichs is a children's book writer and illustrator. She is the author/illustrator of the hybrid graphic novel Every Home Needs An Elephant. Jane starts her day at a clear desk with her huge sketchbook (for books) and her tiny sketchbook (for daily drawings) but usually ends up sitting on the floor, surrounded by a collection of paints, pencils and papers. She lives in the UK with her family.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
6 to 8
Grade:
1 to 3
Reading age:
6 to 8
Awards
  • Commended, BC Books for BC Schools
  • Commended, Children’s Book Council & National Council for Social Studies Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People
  • Short-listed, Bolen Books Children’s Book Prize
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection
Editorial Reviews

“Purposeful, accessible text.”

— The Horn Book Online

&quotAn important addition to the school or public library collection. Recommended.&quot

— School Library Connection

"The writing is clear and accurate. A positive attempt at a difficult subject, this book will be most useful in situations where caring adults can help children understand and work through their feelings about the topic."

— Kirkus Reviews

"A sensitive and thoughtful approach to a difficult subject, this book offers parents and teachers an opportunity to encourage kids to think more deeply about how we can make our world a better place for everyone. "

— Canadian Children's Booknews

"This is a frank yet sensitive introduction to the issues of homelessness…Colour photographs offer a humanizing and diverse representation of poverty. Realistic watercolour illustrations featuring two girls and a boy throughout the book and provide a sense of continuity."

— Quill & Quire

“Beneficial resource for a classroom…A useful tool for teaching children how they can safely help and the importance of caring about others.”

— Children's Literature

"This timely book is a brief invitation to children to wonder and to ask questions…The layout of On Our Street is inviting: double spreads for each question, with large clear font and generous space allocated to photos and drawings…This book will be a terrific catalyst for parents and teachers to open kids' eyes to the realities of their day-to-day world and to encourage them to share personal experiences…It may never be too soon to begin to learn about these complex issues. And whenever they are ready, On Our Street, part of 'The World Around Us' series, will be a fine first step toward enhancing that understanding. Highly Recommended."

— CM Magazine

“Offers us a world of understanding and, once again, reveals the delicacy and strength of the written word.”

— CSP Book Blog

"This straightforward, gentle entry in the World around Us series does a good job of explaining those concepts to a young audience in terms they can understand…This is a useful starting point for conversations about an important topic."

— Booklist

&quotThis is a unique and essential book where hard questions are answered in a clear straightforward way.&quot

— Youth Services Book Review
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