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A Park Connects Us

Written by: Sarah Nelson
Published by: Owlkids Books

“This ode to the value of city parks will inspire readers to think about what their parks are like, and all the ways that people and animals use them… Like Charlotte Zolotow’s wonderful The Park Book, this book showcases the inclusivity of parks in loving detail; a good choice for story time, one-on-one, or classroom projects.” —School Library Journal

“A must-have to add to the top of your picture book selections this year. Parks are for everyone, and so is this book.” — Canadian Review of Materials


Raise your hand if you love your local park! Sarah Nelson weaves people, parks, and nature together in a fun-to-read-out-loud tribute to our urban parks.

I enjoyed this collaboration so much. Sarah’s writing inspired me right away, and I was totally on board with her love of parks. Editor Stacey Roderick and designer Elisa Gutiérrez were wonderful to work with and really made this a special book.

Activity Guide

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