★The series explores various aspects of our lives: whether it's helping you realize the importance of neighbors, understanding the value of hard work and study, or clarifying the principle that you reap what you sow, overcoming disasters, the series not only encourages and cultivates a sense of personal responsibility but also fills our lives with beautiful hope.
★The series perfectly combines wonderful stories with exquisite illustrations, allowing children to appreciate the philosophy of life while reading these stories.

The series includes 4 titles:
Neighbors are More Than Just the Houses around Us
Dad Lost His Job
Money doesn’t Grow on Trees
Learning Is Not an Easy Thing

Money, money, money!!! Before, I had never really thought about what money meant to me until last week when Dad lost his job. Since then, everything has changed, including myself. I no longer want this or that thing like I used to, such as black and white soccer shoes, new video games, and so on, but instead, I started to think about what we really need in life.

I will never forget that day: there was a snowstorm that day, the biggest snowfall of the year, everything around was a vast expanse of white, with snowflakes swirling all over the sky, and we couldn't even see things across the street. All the shops in the town were closed, and even the restaurants were closed. So almost everyone was off work, which meant we could sit by the fireplace, watch movies, and have a cozy and comfortable day.

So Dad and I made a fire, Mom and my brother Ricky made popcorn, and our family sat by the fireplace watching movies and playing cards, waiting for the snow to stop. It was the happiest day I've ever had, until...

【Author】Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, now she resides in Cleveland area of Chicago with her husband and three kids. Jennifer graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor degree of Social Work. Her work experience includes working as a child welfare social worker, early childhood mental health consultant and trainer, and guardian ad litem. Jennifer began her writing career in 2001 and is still writing today. Jennifer creates nonfiction children’s book that mostly focus on family situations, life skills, developmental disorders and daily situations. As a social worker, Jennifer is able to work with many children and families. Her work has been authorized for public in several languages and is available worldwide! Jennifer enjoys sports, reading and spending time with her family.

【Illustrator】 Gustavo Mazali
Born in Argentina in 1961, he has been drawing since he was a child. He is a self-taught illustrator of children's books and comics. Mazali has a deep affection for illustrating children's books as he incorporates his own experiences and those of his son into his artwork. He currently resides in Buenos Aires with his wife and children.