Book description
In this exuberant picture book about transformation through art, Mira lives in a gray urban community until a muralist arrives and, along with his paints and brushes, brings color, joy, and hope to the neighborhood.
What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Maybe Something Beautiful as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love that this book is based on the true story of the creation of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California.
Bright and beautiful illustrations by Theresa Howell show how young Mira inspires her neighbors to add color, hope, and joy to their gray neighborhood. Little artists will love seeing that they can make change and create something beautiful.
From Emily's list on neighbors helping neighbors.
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