Our Corner Grocery Store tells the story of a day in the life of an idealized neighborhood market through the eyes of a young girl who is fortunate to be the granddaughter of the owners and also their Saturday helper. Anna Maria assists her grandfather with stacking the fruits and veggies and her grandmother with parceling out candy to the local kids. She enjoys her grandfather's fresh meats, and watches her grandmother prepare stuffed mushrooms for dinner in the upstairs kitchen. And most of all, she lives in a world of love and care, where children are treasured and diversity is valued and the best summer afternoon ends with a freezie-pop. Our Corner Grocery Store is a sweet story that teaches kids about family and about pitching in and about community, and it's a lovely way to end any bedtime story-reading.