Another Word for Neighbor

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)