"HI NEIGHBOR" is a series of 7 books about the unique animals on the 7 Continents of Earth. This book is a subtle introduction to the geography of each Continent and some of its unusual animals, as introduced by Joey, a tour guide who teaches Wendy about the animal kingdom. She journeys through her local zoo and earns the trust of a young kangaroo who guides her on a private tour. He not only speaks with Wendy but also encourages other animals at the zoo to talk about their lives. It's a story that defines family relationships, in both human and animal families. Wendy gains the confidence of her parents who allow her to visit the zoo on her own, just like her new friend Joey is also allowed to explore on his own. Every page is educational, adventurous and filled with facts that will hold your attention until you get to the end, then you'll be anxious for the next book in this series to continue Wendys story. After you finish book 7, don't be surprised if you want to go back to reading each book more than once to fully absorb the knowledge being offered. HI NEIGHBOR is a good supplement to textbooks making learning exciting and fun. Don't stop reading! Don't stop learning! And treat your neighbors like family.
To fully enjoy the story, the books should be read in the order they were written, 1 through 7. Giving 1 book a month to a child will be 7 months of enjoyable and educational learning. Enjoy these books together, as a family. Adults can learn something new along with the child.
Learning about and appreciating the world and all its inhabitants are objectives in the amazing HI NEIGHBOR series. The reader will find learning about our world to be easy and adventurous. The facts are clearly outlined for the early reader, as soon as the child can read right through high school. The story calls on your imagination, accepting that animals only talk to special people and they are usually eager to talk about themselves. Enjoy the adventures of a young girl, Wendy, and her hands-on learning experience. Imagine yourself talking with the animals of the world as they teach you about themselves? The reader will also learn the importance of friendship and the acceptance of others even though they are different. The encouragement of world friendship through understanding is basic in the HI NEIGHBOR series.
