How do you say hello? by Ashleigh Barton and Martina Heiduczek

This gorgeous fun new picture book from Ashleigh Barton is a joyous celebration of saying hello around the world. With its delightful rhyming text, it is a fantastic way of introducing young children to countries around the world.

Eva’s baked a delicious treat
for her grandpa down the street.
Come on in, no need to knock.
You’re always welcome, ‘Bok, bok!’

For those who may not know where ‘bok, bok’ is from, it is an informal way to say hello in Croatia, particularly in Zagreb and surrounding areas. Each greeting shared has a helpful explanation with further information in the back of the book. The striking double page illustrations are bright and colourful, perfectly complement the text, and provide extra visual details about where the ‘hello’ is from.  A wonderful book for home, school or public library.

Themes: Diversity, Languages, Children, Multi-Cultural, Countries, Rhyme.

Kathryn Beilby