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A children's picture book about urban ecology, solidarity and the power of acting together What if a single gesture was enough to change everything? That's the question Un nouveau quartier asks, a children's picture book as beautiful as it is meaningful, by María José Arce and Josefina Hepp, published by Un Dimanche Après-Midi. A true story, an ordinary heroine, a universal message: together, we can transform the world, one neighborhood at a time. The story: Renata takes matters into her own hands That morning, Renata leaves her home and crosses her arms. Her neighborhood is strewn with trash, the facades are tagged, the trees are dying, car exhaust fills the air. She sighs. She wishes so much that things were different. So she begins. Alone, in front of her door. She picks up, cleans, plants. And little by little, her neighbors join her. What once seemed impossible becomes real, through persistence, generosity and the bonds woven between residents. Renata is not a superhero. She has no extraordinary powers. She simply decided to act. And that may be the greatest gift a children's book can give a child: the belief that they too can change something. A must-have children's book about ecology and living together Un nouveau quartier is much more than an illustrated story. It's a must-have children's book that intelligently blends: * 🌿 A sensitive and committed narration, carried by an endearing and courageous heroine * 📊 Accessible documentary pages: how long does it take for litter to decompose? How does composting work? Which plants should be reintroduced in the city? * 🤝 A strong message about collective action: transforming a neighborhood depends on each one of us * 🏆 An international award: this book received the Colibri Medal awarded by IBBY for its contribution to promoting a sustainable environment and an engaged community Based on real events, it naturally fits into education for sustainable development programs and can be used in class from kindergarten, in cycles 2 or 3, to start rich discussions about the environment, citizenship and neighborhood solidarity. What children (and adults) learn from this book Across its pages, Un nouveau quartier tackles concrete and educational topics: * ♻️ Waste decomposition: a clear infographic explains how long each type of waste takes to disappear (a wool sock: 1 to 5 years; a glass jar: 1 million years!)