Say "Hello!" to new friends and fun in this sweet friendship story from USA Today bestselling author Sandra Magsamen! All it takes is a simple "hello YOU!" to show kindness and spread lots of happiness to others! Featuring cute baby animals, heartfelt rhyming text, and social emotional skills for kids, this picture book shows that all you need to make a friend is a wave, a smile, or a simple "hi." Now more than ever, it's important to teach children how to connect with others, and this friendship book for preschoolers and kindergartners offers fun ideas for greetings and spreading kindness that will help beat those first day jitters. This sweet read aloud book makes a friendly tool for little ones that helps to calm anxiety and shyness they may have in new experiences or on the first day of preschool, kindergarten, first grade, or beyond! No matter how you say it, no matter your way, a little hello has the power to change someone's day! We are all one of a kind with something special to share. Sometimes the most awesome friendships start with HEY THERE! The best book for: Children and toddlers ages 3-7 Parents and educators looking for books that help children develop social emotional learning, communication skills, kindness, and friendship Helping children cope with first day jitters and anxiety Gifts for kids at birthdays, back to school, Christmas, Easter, and more
