"[This] charming book provides examples and sends the message that citizens aren't born but are made by actions taken to help others and the world they live in." -The Washington Post This is a book about what citizenship-good citizenship-means to you, and to us all: Across the course of several seemingly unrelated but ultimately connected actions by different children, we watch how kids turn a lonely island into a community-and watch a journey from what the world should be to what the world could be. - What Can a Citizen Do? is the latest collaboration from the acclaimed behind the bestselling Her Right Foot: Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris. - For today's youngest readers about what it means to be a citizen and the positive role they can play in society. - Includes beautiful illustrations and intriguing, rhyming text. "Obligatory reading for future informed citizens." -The New York Times What Can a Citizen Do is an empowering and timeless read with an important message for all ages. - Great family read-aloud book - Books for kids ages 5-8 - Picture books for grades K-3