BOOK REVIEW: HAPPY WORLD HELLO DAY!

​Hola! Bonjour! Hello! Words are not the only way you can say hello. This book celebrates many ways people around the world greet each other.

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TITLE: THE WAY WE SAY HELLO
AUTHOR: Andrea Denish
ILLUSTRATOR: Bluebean
PUBLISHER: Starry Forest/2023
OPENING LINES:
A special day. A special place.
How will you greet a special face?
A wink? A pat? A tap-tap tug?
A wave? A shake? A big bear hug?
How will YOU say HELLO?

This story begins with a family of three who ponder how they will say hello to the new baby about to be born. But this is no ordinary about-to-be-a-big-sibling-themed book. Turn the page and the reader embarks on a trip around the world to learn how people say hello, from tipping your hat and saying “good day” in England to saying “buenos dias” or “Buenos noches” in Guatapé to signing in ASL to making a sign. Andrea Denish’s rhyming text and Bluebean’s bright, cheerful illustrations depicting a diverse cast of characters will keep readers turning the pages until they reach a sweet and celebratory conclusion. And, just when you think the story has ended, readers will find supplemental back matter that explores more about saying hello, plus a surprise illustration under the dust jacket (one of my favorite features in a picture book). Adorable book!
 
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