The series
The Catalyst City Books
A picture book series about kids who discover that community care is real, and that they can help build it. Twelve or more books are planned.
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Book One
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Maya arrives in Catalyst City and spends one unforgettable day with Malik: free breakfast at the Sunny Side Café, seeds in the Garden of Sharing, a city that works like a puzzle, a tiny test of greed, and a sunset promise to care.
- Ages 4 to 9
- 5 chapters
- Read-aloud friendly
- Themes: kindness, sharing, community
Coming next
Where will Maya go in Book Two?
Maya walked home with a sunflower seed and a big idea. Book Two picks up there. Join the list and you will hear about it first, along with a free printable pack for the new story.
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Be first to visit Book Two
Join the Catalyst City family list. You will get new free printables, reading guides for each chapter, and the first look at Book Two when it is ready.