Amara Visits the Library

By JaNay Brown-Wood

Join Amara and friends in this richly informative picture book series that introduces little ones to community environments and the occupations and objects found there

There's something new to explore in our neighborhood, and Amara is excited to visit her local library with her Gram. Amara is looking for just the right book to borrow, but a library is a big place and this is her first time visiting. Luckily Ms. Donna at the librarian's desk is ready to give Amara and her Gram a grand tour. From the computer stations to the makerspace, Amara learns lots of important ways her public library serves her community. It always feels so nice and so good to get out and about in our neighborhood

Written by an expert in early childhood education, Where in Our Neighborhood? is a first experiences picture book series that welcomes children to vicariously explore new places. With so many interesting objects to spot along the way, little ones will grow their visual vocabulary as they tag along for a tour led by a helpful neighbor that works there. Excellent questions from Amara and friends also prompt readers to learn more about occupations and what goes on behind-the-scenes. Whether for supplemental use in the classroom or at home, this gorgeously illustrated picture book is an excellent model of community, diversity, and curiosity.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 168263812X
• ISBN13: 9781682638125
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2