On Our Street: Our First Talk about Poverty
Book 1 in The World Around Us
- Subject
- Social Topics - Poverty & Homelessness
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Size
- 25.1 cm Ă 21.6 cm
- ISBN
- 9781459833401
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 creators
Jillian RobertsAuthor
Dr. Jillian Roberts is a child psychologist, author and research professor at the University of Victoria, as well as a mother of three. Recognized as one of Canadaâs leading voices in child psychology, she is frequently sought by journalists for her expert insights. She also authors a dedicated monthly mental health column for The Globe and Mail, where she examines issues that shape the well-being of children and families. Dr. Roberts is the author of two acclaimed and bestselling childrenâs book series. Her Just Enough series helps young children (ages 3â6) explore foundational topics such as birth, diversity, and belonging, while The World Around Us series introduces children (ages 5â8) to complex social issues including poverty, environmental stewardship, and online safety. She divides her time between Victoria, British Columbia, and the North Shore of Prince Edward Island.
Jaime CasapAuthor
Jaime Casap is the former Chief Educational Evangelist at Google, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona. Jaime is a first-generation American who was raised by a single mother subsisting on welfare in Hell's Kitchen, NY. Having grown up in poverty, he truly believes that access to education and technology can save lives. Working with educational organizations around the world, Jaime is passionate about improving the quality of education by using technology to create powerful learning models in all classrooms, from kindergarten to college and university.
Jane HeinrichsIllustrator
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.
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What reviewers said
"This timely book is a brief invitation to children to wonder and to ask questionsâŠThe layout of On Our Street is inviting: double spreads for each question, with large clear font and generous space allocated to photos and drawingsâŠThis 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 experiencesâŠIt 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 towardâŠ
"This is a frank yet sensitive introduction to the issues of homelessnessâŠColour 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."
"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 understandâŠThis is a useful starting point for conversations about an important topic."
"This is a unique and essential book where hard questions are answered in a clear straightforward way."
âBeneficial resource for a classroomâŠA useful tool for teaching children how they can safely help and the importance of caring about others.â
"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."
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