Maya walks through her neighborhood, spotting the red octagon that means stop and the green figure that signals walk. She learns to read the world around her through street signs, store windows, and traffic lights. At the grocery store with her grandmother, Maya discovers that words and pictures work together to help people find what they need. The bus route numbers tell her which one goes home. Restaurant signs promise food inside. Maya realizes that reading goes beyond books. Every symbol carries meaning. Every sign tells her something important about moving safely through her world. The city speaks to those who know how to listen.
Genres: contemporary, education, picture-books
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family
Setting: Neighborhood, Grocery Store
Paperback · Mafex Assoc