The Araboolies of Liberty Street

Theme: The story of a neighborhood where conformity is strictly enforced by the General and Mrs. Pinch, who ban fun and games. When the eccentric, multi-colored Araboolies move in, their unconventional behavior disrupts the established order. The children, initially unhappy with the rules, find themselves drawn to the Araboolies and resist the General’s attempts to control them, eventually leading to a confrontation with the army and a resolution that celebrates diversity and freedom. 

Grades: K – 3

Picture Book, Fiction