Winter Reading Challenge 2026: Explore Your NeighborhoodLike this list

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• Every Dog in the Neighborhood

  Stead, Philip Christian,

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  Louis and his quirky grandmother embark on a mission to count every dog in the neighborhood after discovering how poorly city hall has been keeping records. How many dogs can you count?

• Over in the Garden

  Matthies, Janna,

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  In this delightful neighborhood, you'll discover a group of children caring for a community garden. This story is a variation on the classic counting song "Over in the Meadow."

• Things That Go in the Neighborhood

  Cruz, Gloria,

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  Travel around the neighborhood with Daniel Tiger and discover all the cool things that like to go!! Like a train, Grandpere's boat, a bicycle and many more. An adorable board book with flaps to lift!

• All Are Neighbors

  Penfold, Alexandra

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  When a family moves into their new home, the whole neighborhood comes together to celebrate what makes their community so diverse and special.

• Abuela's Library

  Norman, Lissette,

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  Alfonso and his Abuela love to spend their Saturday afternoons finding books at their local library, and reading them together under their favorite oak tree. But when their favorite tree is cut down, Alfonso comes up with a great idea, transforming…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• City Shapes

  Murray, Diana

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  A young girl walks through the busy, colorful city, while a pigeon flies above, both spotting hidden shapes at every turn.

• Pa, Me, and Our Sidewalk Pantry

  Buzzeo, Toni

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  Jelly Bean and Pa build a sidewalk pantry together, right next to their sidewalk library. As more visitors arrive, Jelly Bean comes up with a great idea to combine the books and food, so the neighbors feels invited to take a meal and a book! What…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Firefly Season

  Smith, Cynthia Leitich,

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  When a new neighbor named Sumi, moves next door, Piper and Sumi become best friends! Piper share her stories about life in Kansas City and her Summer visits to family in the Cherokee and Muscogee Nations.

• Our Little Kitchen

  Tamaki, Jillian, 1980-

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  This joyous story will make you hungry, as you get to know a group of neighbors who come together to prepare a meal for their community.

• Swashby and the Sea

  Ferry, Beth

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  A retired Captain Swashby is happy with the sea meeting all of his needs, until the new sea neighbors disturb his quiet life, bringing him friends he didn't know he needed!