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Have you ever welcomed a new neighbor? Right next door to you maybe, or down the street? If so,

chances are you went over and introduced yourself, right? Maybe even brought a housewarming

gift? Being a good neighbor is important, but in the story we're about to hear, being

a bad neighbor can leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth. I'm Rebecca Scher and welcome

to Circle Around, where story time happens all the time. Today our story is called The

New Neighbor. You'll find versions of this tale from the Arab, Weeger and Turkish traditions.

Some really great people came together to bring you our adaptation of this

folktale, including Melora Harden and Michael Ziegen. Melora Harden has starred in such television

shows as The Office, Transparent and the Bold Type. Your kids will recognize her from our

episode a couple of seasons ago, every other Friday. Michael Ziegen stars in the marvelous Mrs.

Maisal. Season 4 premieres on Amazon Prime on February 18th. So Circle Around everyone, for the

New Neighbor.

Their ones lived a baker. One sunny afternoon, as the baker gazed out the front window of his

house. He noticed some horses and carts lined up on the street. A bunch of workers

were lifting big boxes and chests from the carts and wheeling them into the house next door.

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