Lifetime previewAlex and the New Neighbor Next Door
Alex meets a quiet new neighbor and, through shared snacks, a paint-splattered bench, and a rooftop kite, they learn each other's languages of play.
- Recommended age
- Ages 4–8
- Reading time
- 7 minutes
- Illustrated pages
- 6 pages
- Category
- Friendship
Story guide
About this story
Alex and the New Neighbor Next Door follows Alex into a warm, surprising situation where careful choices matter. Alex meets a quiet new neighbor and, through shared snacks, a paint-splattered bench, and a rooftop kite, they learn each other's languages of play. Across 6 illustrated pages, children ages 4–8 can follow the action while exploring friendship, listening, welcoming others. The story focuses on listening, inclusion, and the small actions that help a new friendship feel safe. The gentle pacing helps children follow the sequence of events while noticing how Alex responds to a new challenge.
A little preview
When the moving truck rolled into the street, boxes stumbled onto the sidewalk like sleepy bricks. Alex watched the new house across the way and saw a small window open, a shoebox full of pencils, and someone who peered out shyly. The new neighbor waved, but then the curtain dropped. Alex wanted to say hello; the problem was that the neighbor seemed nervous and mostly used different words for the same games. How could Alex invite a friendship when they didn’t know the right language of play?
What children can learn
- Friendship
- Listening
- Welcoming others
Perfect for
- Calm story time
- Parent-child reading
- Kindergarten
- Early readers
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