Another Word for Neighbor: A Gentle Tale of Friendship for Kids (Ages 4-8) - For Fans of Up

Another Word for Neighbor: A Gentle Tale of Friendship for Kids (Ages 4-8) - For Fans of Up

From the APALA honor–winning author of  Finding Papa , Angela Pham Krans, and artist Thai My Phuong comes a heartfelt tale of friendship that reminds us that the best surprises in life come from letting people in. Perfect for fans of Up and Drawn Together! Han is happy to spend his days with his tea, his newspaper, and his plants. Everything is nice and quiet, just the way he likes it. That is, until Kate and Olly move in next door. Angela Pham Krans depicts the growth of this intergenerational relationship with charming, witty prose that young readers will find both educational and humorous... The sweet, cheerful atmosphere is complemented well by Thai My Phuong’s soft color palette and expressive characters... Another Word for Neighbor balances its heartfelt depiction of grief and isolation with all the warmth of a steaming bowl of pho. - BookPage " Using soft colors textured with simple lines and deftly blended shadows exuding warmth and charm, Phuong presents humorous, cartoonish scenes of the kids invading Han’s space... Presented in a mix of speech bubbles and narrative text, Krans’ prose is spare yet intimate... A gorgeous tale brimming with friendship, love, and touches of humor." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Angela Pham Krans is the award-winning author of Finding Papa , which received ALA’s Asian/Pacific American Honor Award for Literature. Her other titles include Words Between Us and Another Word for Neighbor . Angela enjoys writing humorous and heartfelt stories that highlight relationships between family, friends, and community. When Angela isn’t writing, she enjoys traveling, trying new recipes, and spending time with family. Angela lives in Atlanta with her husband, Hamilton, and their rambunctious dog, Archer. You can connect with her at angelakrans.com. Thai Phuong (aka Tamypu, she/her) is a Vietnamese illustrator who loves phở, boba milk tea, and homemade coffee from her husband! She graduated with a BFA in interior design. Since then, she has cultivated a deep passion for visual storytelling and teaching for international publishers, magazines, brands, and universities. Originally from Ho Chi Minh City, she is living and working in Los Angeles, California, with her cat, Cinderella. Visit her at thaiphuong.net.