Just Say Welcome

Raij, Emily

ISBN 13: 9798765619919

Published by Kar-Ben Publishing ® (edition ), 2025

About this Item

With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # ACI5D7E4N2-11-1-29

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Just Say Welcome
• Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing ® (edition )
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798765619919
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Takeyama, Nathalia
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

About this title

Synopsis

Tilly loves having company. One day, Tilly's mom says a family that has just arrived from Iraq will be staying with them for a while until they get settled in the community. "Just say 'welcome!'" her mom says. "Sometimes that's all it takes for strangers to become friends." A man from synagogue brings over clothes for the children and a neighbor brings a pot of stew that smells "just like home" to the new arrivals. The Iraqi boy, Youssef, teaches Tilly's brother soccer ball tricks. When an apartment becomes ready for the family, Tilly feels a little sad. "Thank you for welcoming strangers into your home," Youssef's mom says. "But you're not strangers," says Tilly. "We're friends now and you'll always be welcome here."

About the Author

<strong>Emily Raij</strong> has written more than 50 books for children and edited dozens of professional resources for K-12 teachers. She is a native of Chicago, where she earned her journalism degree from Northwestern University. Emily also loves hearing and sharing stories as a journalist and non-profit program director for seniors. She lives in Florida with her husband, daughter, son, and dog.