Mrs. Tan's Grand Plan

Name: Mrs. Tan's Grand Plan
ISBN: 9798991817912

by Tommie Pierson

A Bright Birds Adventure Series · Book 1

For the child who wants to change their neighborhood but doesn't know where to start, this story shows how one big idea can bring a whole community together.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child feels small in a big world or frustrated by a problem in their neighborhood that seems too large to fix. Mrs. Tan's Grand Plan is a heartening story about community activism, showing how a single person with a vision can inspire an entire neighborhood to transform their shared environment. It beautifully balances the technical excitement of building and construction with the emotional rewards of teamwork and pride in one's home. Perfect for children ages 5 to 9, this book models how to turn an idea into a reality through cooperation, patience, and inclusion. Parents will appreciate how it introduces social responsibility and urban improvement in a way that feels empowering rather than overwhelming.

Teamwork & Collaboration Pride & Accomplishment Construction Resilience & Perseverance Friendship & Social Building & Engineering Empathy & Kindness Hope & Optimism

What Parents Should Know

Sensitive Topics

The book is entirely secular and realistic. It touches on urban decay and community neglect in a gentle, accessible way. The resolution is hopeful and demonstrates that change is possible through collective action.

Ideal Reader

An 8-year-old who loves building sets and 'how-it-works' books, but who also has a strong sense of justice and wants to know how they can contribute to their own town or school.