From award-winning author-illustrator Elise Gravel comes a funny, empowering exploration of what it means to live, work, and thrive together. Acclaimed creator Elise Gravel ( Killer Underwear Invasion! , This is My Brain! ) brings her trademark humor and punchy art to a big question: Why do we need one another, and how do we make sure everyone feels welcome? Humans have always lived in groups. We need each other to survive. Sometimes it's fun to be around other people. Sometimes it's hard. But as a community, we need to protect each other, teach each other, and care for each other. Through quirky characters and brightly colored illustrations, Gravel shows young readers how respect and solidarity can create safer, stronger places where everyone belongs. Refreshingly direct and brightly entertaining, Together makes an important subject easy to understand and discuss.

FUNNY NONFICTION THAT GETS KIDS THINKING: Engaging illustrations and clear language invite readers to laugh, ask questions, and consider how their actions affect the people around them. BIG IDEAS, ELISE GRAVEL STYLE: Gravel's expressive characters and unmistakable comic-style artwork make social concepts lively and accessible. BUILDS SOCIAL AWARENESS: The book opens conversations about respect and solidarity while showing how and why looking out for one another makes communities stronger. FOR HOME, SCHOOL & LIBRARY: A useful resource for families and educators exploring cooperation, citizenship, and social responsibility--and a natural pick for fans of Elise Gravel's distinctive nonfiction.