“Ye are the FRUITS of one tree, and the LEAVES of one branch. Deal ye one with another with the utmost LOVE and HARMONY , with friendliness and fellowship.” —Bahá’u’lláh
Dedicated to diverse neighbors all around the world striving to live as one fruitful family.
S W EE T N EIG H BO R S CO ME IN A LL CO LO R S Written and illustrated by Lisa Blecker Based on a song by Dick Grover
“Sweet Neighbors Come in All Colors” Writing and Illustration: Lisa Blecker Sketches: Lisa Blecker and C. Aaron Kreader Art Direction & Graphic Design: Studio 9 Inc. Musical Transcription: Susan Engle and Doug Marshall Editing: Susan Engle, Layli Phillips, and Amanda Provost Sevak Special thanks to The Spirit of Children Conference & everyone who helped to cultivate this project. Bellwood Press, 1233 Central St., Evanston, IL 60204-0605 Copyright © 2018 by Lisa Blecker All rights reserved. Published 2018 Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper ∞ 21 20 19 18 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Blecker, Lisa, author, illustrator. Title: Sweet neighbors come in all colors / by Lisa Blecker. Description: Evanston, Illinois : Bellwood Press, 2018. | “Based on the song ‘Good Neighbors Come in All Colors’ (c) 2000.” | Summary: “An ensemble of friendly fruit characters sing about their diversity of colors, shapes, and sizes. This title gives children the opportunity to explore early-learning concepts and offers families the chance to discuss ideas like unity and diversity. Includes sheet music and online link to the song’s recording”— Provided by publisher. Identifiers: LCCN 2018018544 | ISBN 9781618511287 Subjects: | CYAC: Multiculturalism--Songs and music. | Conduct of life--Songs and music. | Songs. | BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Friendship. | JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Prejudice & Racism. Classification: LCC PZ8.3.B58755 Swe 2018 | DDC [782]—dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018018544
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r o s b h g i e n Sweet
red, orange,
Our outsides may look different, but it’s the Farmers’ Market we’re from.
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