Hello, Goodbye Around the World

Say hello to the world - one country at a time!

Hello, Goodbye Around the World is a beautifully illustrated, educational picture book that takes children on a global journey to discover how people greet each other and say farewell in different countries and cultures. From the bustling cities of Japan to the rainforests of Brazil, young readers explore the languages, landmarks, foods, and traditions that make our world so wonderfully diverse.

Each country features a short, engaging story that introduces a local child, their greeting words, and a glimpse into daily life. Readers will learn how to say "Hello, good morning" and "Goodbye, goodnight" in many languages, including French, Spanish, Japanese, Swahili, Hindi, Arabic, and Portuguese. The text is supported by authentic written scripts, phonetic pronunciations, and even an online link where readers can hear the greetings spoken aloud.

Along the journey, children will:

• Discover fascinating facts about countries across every continent
• Learn greetings and simple phrases from real-world languages
• See famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Pyramids of Giza
• Explore world festivals such as Diwali and D­a de los Muertos
• Taste delicious traditional foods like churros, stroopwafels, sushi, and mango lassi

This book encourages global awareness, cultural understanding, and language learning through rich storytelling and captivating illustrations. It's perfect for classroom discussions, multicultural education, language lessons, and family reading time.

Written in a warm, accessible tone, Hello, Goodbye Around the World helps children see that while we may live in different places and speak different languages, we all share the same joy in saying "hello" and "goodbye."

Ideal for independent readers aged 7-11 or for younger children to enjoy with parents or teachers, this book supports key areas of the school curriculum, including geography, language, literacy, and social studies.