![]() ![]() ![]() That lack of commentary offers young readers a nonintrusive normalization of these feelings without accompanying shame or guilt. While the story offers a lovely message on being welcoming and inclusive, there is great value in the fact that none of the animals are ridiculed or criticized for their fear of meeting their new, "different," neighbor. Blue takes them all to meet their new neighbor, who lives in a hill with a round door marked "Woodchuck's House." When the door opens, the animals desperately hide and watch as Blue offers Chuck a loud, "WE ARE VERY GLAD YOU'RE HERE!" Chuck expresses his thanks and reveals his shyness, and the other animals are inspired to make friends. ![]() ![]() As Blue and Toad travel along, they are met by each of their animal friends, who have concerns and questions about the animal who has just moved in. Perennially popular Little Blue Truck returns to welcome a new neighbor. Luckily, Blue knows just the thing to help his friends, old and new, feel at home! Little Blue's "Beep!" was loud and clear: We are very glad you're here! Reviews Beep! Beep! Have you heard the news? There is someone new on the farm!Īll the animals are nervous and excited about meeting a new friend-what will he be like? Does he neigh like a horse or oink like a pig? Does he have fur or feathers? Does he swim? Does he fly? Making new friends can be scary at first but being kind and helping others feel welcome is always the right move. ![]()
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