All Are Neighbors
By Carrie Kingsley,
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Colorful images celebrate diverse, inclusive neighbors.
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What's the Story?
When a family moves into a new community in ALL ARE NEIGHBORS, the people introduce themselves by celebrating the unique and diverse gifts that each person shares just by being themselves. All families, all races, all genders, all abilities -- all are welcome in this loving, inclusive neighborhood.
Is It Any Good?
This picture book is a wonderful example of how a simple, succinct message can have a powerful impact on readers and reinforce lessons for both children and adults. All Are Neighbors is beautifully illustrated with lots of happy, colorful faces, clothes, and buildings, and is full of reminders that communities are made up of many different kinds of jobs, families, needs, and gifts. The rhythm of the words makes this a great read-aloud book, and it's just right for new readers to dive into for themselves. From message to visuals to warm, inviting tone, this is a gem.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what their own community looks like compared with the one in All Are Neighbors. What do the people and places in your community look like?
Has it ever been hard to welcome someone into your school or neighborhood?
What are three things you can do to be more welcoming to people you don't know?
Book Details
- Author: Alexandra Penfold
- Illustrator: Suzanne Kaufman
- Genre: Picture Book
- Topics: Friendship , Great Boy Role Models , Great Girl Role Models
- Character Strengths: Communication , Empathy
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Publication date: August 23, 2022
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 4 - 8
- Number of pages: 44
- Available on: Hardback, iBooks, Kindle
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: September 7, 2022
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