Ballyhoo Bay by Judy Sierra
This is one of my favorite classroom reads every year. This book teaches a great lesson about being environmentally conscious without going over board and being too "love the earth-y," if you know what I mean.
Mira Bella, an artist, and all her animal friends work hard to save the beach at Ballyhoo Bay when they learn that some builders intend to plop an apartment complex right there on the sand. The persuasion they have with the city council is shown tastefully and respectfully. The vibrant pictures and the rhyming story line make for an enthralling, irresistible read.
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