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Downtown Doors

Author Natasha Tripplett
Illustrated by Leah Giles
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PRH Christian Publishing | WaterBrook
On sale Sep 16, 2025 | 40 Pages | 9780593581018
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Join a mother and son on a journey through their city's downtown in this picture book that celebrates strong communities--the love they give us, and what we can give back in return.

When Wendall and Mama take their weekly downtown walk, he always pays attention to the doors they pass.

Wood doors. Glass doors. Metal doors. Doors that spill yummy smells into the street. Doors up top. Doors down below. There are doors of all shapes and sizes.

As they later make their way back home, Wendall can't help but think about all the people behind each door. They all open their hearts and make him feel loved and at home. Could he be an open door to people in his community too?

With stunning and evocative artwork, Downtown Doors is a heartwarming layered tale that highlights the importance and beauty of community when navigating life’s challenges and caring for our neighbors.
Mama closes the door, and
Wendall slips his hand into hers.

“Do you have your card?” Mama asks.

Wendall nods. “Do you have yours?”

“Shhhh,” Mama says as they pass Mr. David.

Wendall pays attention to all the
doors during their weekly downtown walk.

Wood doors.
Glass doors.
Metal doors.

Doors that spill yummy smells into the street.
Copyright © 2025 by Natasha Tripplett; illustrated by Leah Giles. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
Natasha Tripplett writes from a tree house perched in a sycamore tree at her home near Oakland, California. Born to a Jamaican immigrant and a Jewish woman, Natasha was adopted as a baby. She is the author of The Blue Pickup, Juneteenth Is, and Planted with Love.

Leah Giles grew up in Toronto, Canada, where she studied film, animation, and illustration, then moved to New York City to pursue a career in illustration and art education. Leah now paints, draws, and collages in a noisy little apartment near the park. She loves any and all things bright, bold, and radically lovely.
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Join a mother and son on a journey through their city's downtown in this picture book that celebrates strong communities--the love they give us, and what we can give back in return.

When Wendall and Mama take their weekly downtown walk, he always pays attention to the doors they pass.

Wood doors. Glass doors. Metal doors. Doors that spill yummy smells into the street. Doors up top. Doors down below. There are doors of all shapes and sizes.

As they later make their way back home, Wendall can't help but think about all the people behind each door. They all open their hearts and make him feel loved and at home. Could he be an open door to people in his community too?

With stunning and evocative artwork, Downtown Doors is a heartwarming layered tale that highlights the importance and beauty of community when navigating life’s challenges and caring for our neighbors.

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Mama closes the door, and
Wendall slips his hand into hers.

“Do you have your card?” Mama asks.

Wendall nods. “Do you have yours?”

“Shhhh,” Mama says as they pass Mr. David.

Wendall pays attention to all the
doors during their weekly downtown walk.

Wood doors.
Glass doors.
Metal doors.

Doors that spill yummy smells into the street.
Copyright © 2025 by Natasha Tripplett; illustrated by Leah Giles. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

Author

Natasha Tripplett writes from a tree house perched in a sycamore tree at her home near Oakland, California. Born to a Jamaican immigrant and a Jewish woman, Natasha was adopted as a baby. She is the author of The Blue Pickup, Juneteenth Is, and Planted with Love.

Leah Giles grew up in Toronto, Canada, where she studied film, animation, and illustration, then moved to New York City to pursue a career in illustration and art education. Leah now paints, draws, and collages in a noisy little apartment near the park. She loves any and all things bright, bold, and radically lovely.
Natasha Tripplett View titles by Natasha Tripplett
Leah Giles View titles by Leah Giles

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