The More We Get Together

Set to the familiar tune of The More We Get Together, this new addition to Barefoot Books’ bestselling singalong collection features children who work together to make their urban neighbourhood cleaner, friendlier, and safer for everyone. Includes end matter about recycling, activism, community gardens, teamwork and more. AGES: 3 to 7 AUTHOR: Celeste Cortright loves to sing songs and imagine children’s books during her bike-commutes in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, where she works as a design director and picks up her weekly farm share. This is Celeste’s first project for Barefoot Books. Betania Zacarias has illustrated dozens of children’s books and her work is published all over the world. She grew up in Argentina and now works as an illustrator and teacher in Barcelona, Spain. SELLING POINTS: . Reinforces the importance of working together to make communities safe, healthy and welcoming for all members. . Depicts a community filled with children of different genders, races and abilities, reflecting a contemporary urban neighbourhood. . This newest addition to Barefoot Books’ bestselling singalong collection features new lyrics to a classic tune, making it easy and exciting for readers to sing along. . Offers a clear, age-appropriate introduction to topics such as fuel conservation, recycling, activism, and more. Includes actionable ways for children to improve their communities, from riding bikes to volunteering at the food bank.