"HI NEIGHBOR" is a series of 7 books about the animals unique to the 7 Continents on planet Earth. This book is an introduction to the basic geography of each continent and some of the animal inhabitants who are introduced by Joey, a tour guide who teaches Wendy about the animals. Wendy earns the confidence of her parents who allow her to visit the zoo on her own. Wendy journeys through her local zoo and earns the trust of a young kangaroo named Joey who guides her on a private tour. Like Wendy, Joey is also allowed to explore on his own. Joey 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. Every page is educational, adventurous and filled with facts that will hold your attention right to the last page of each book, then you'll be anxious for the next book in this series to continue Wendys story. After you finish the 7th book, don't be surprised if you want to go back to reading each book more than once to fully absorb the knowledge being offered and the colorful photos. HI NEIGHBOR is an excellent supplement to textbooks making learning exciting and fun. Don't stop reading! Don't stop learning! And don't forget to treat your neighbors like family.