Thank You, Neighbor!

Written and illustrated by Ruth Chan

Discover the magic of kindness on a neighborhood walk with a girl and her dog.

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32 pages· 194 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~120L

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Bookroo's summary

Join a young girl and her dog as they stroll through their vibrant neighborhood, greeting everyone from the mail carrier to the grocery clerk. Each encounter is a reminder of the warmth and connection that patience and kindness bring to a community. As they walk, the duo uncovers the hidden beauty in everyday interactions, encouraging readers to appreciate the people and places that make a neighborhood feel like home. This heartwarming tale invites you to slow down and cherish the simple acts of gratitude that bind us all together.

From the publisher

Celebrate all the people, places, and things that make our neighborhoods special! Join our narrator and her dog on their daily walk as they greet the people in their neighborhood–from the mail carrier and bus driver to the sanitation workers and grocery clerks and more.Whether listening, asking, helping, or just saying hello and thank you–it is our patience and kindness that make a neighborhood feel like home. This charming story gently reminds us to slow down and be grateful for all the people, places, and things around us. With funny and heartfelt illustrations, this charming book includes an author’s note about how Ruth Chan’s own Brooklyn community inspired her to create this special picture book. Perfect for sharing at home or in the classroom.

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