What do you do when you are tasked with a big challenge? Oscar and his friends have to complete a community project for school. Oscar is known for his observation skills, and notices the school playground and the community garden can use some sprucing up. So they decide to team up and utilize each of their unique skill sets to get the job done! But when an unexpected warning notice with a hefty fine attached arrives on the garden gate, Oscar and his friends have to figure out a way to not only raise money but convince the town to keep the garden open. Will their efforts lead to a positive outcome for their community project? Or will they have to shut it all down and start again? Observant Oscar is the 5th book in Victoria Karnatski's Caring Kids A-Z series. It illustrates the power of being present, noticing the world around you, and working together!!