The Neighbourhood Surprise
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Picture Book · Ages 4–+ · 2021

The Neighbourhood Surprise

By Sarah van Dongen

A surprise party reveals Mrs. Fig's unexpected move across the street.

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32 pages
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Beloved by neighborhood children for her stories and cookies, Mrs. Fig faces a big change. When the kids hear she's leaving for a nursing home, they plan a surprise party. But the real surprise? She's just moving across the street! This heartwarming tale explores community bonds and the joys of shared meals, with a delightful twist on lifestyle choices like veganism and vegetarianism. Will the neighborhood's love and laughter keep Mrs. Fig close?

From the publisher

All the children in the neighborhood like Mrs. Fig. She tells them stories, makes them costumes, and bakes delicious cookies. When children find out that Mrs Fig is leaving for a nursing home, they organise a surprise street party for her. Only to find out she’s moving to the other side of the street! Food brings the neighborhood together in this charming book about life-styles, veganism and vegetarianism.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–99+
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about diversityBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about social themesBooks about cooking and food
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Book details

Publication
Published
May 4, 2021
First published
January 1, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781910328712

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