Next Door

In this wordless picture book, a Deaf boy and his mother enjoy a walk through their community.

Together, they greet their neighbors, stop by the playground, spy a bird's nest in a tree and buy cookies at the grocery store.

Later, they visit their new neighbours, a woman and her daughter, who have only recently immigrated from another country.

Although the girl is shy, and the two kids speak different languages - American Sign Language (ASL) and Arabic - they find a way to communicate and become fast friends.

This sweet story by critically acclaimed author Deborah Kerbel explores the art of appreciating the world and the people around us and finding points of connection.

Deaf illustrator Isaac Liang lends his lived experience to the visual story, choosing details and perspectives that reveal the world as it's experienced by the boy.

At the heart of the story is a timely message about breaking down barriers and finding common ground, no matter our differences.

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