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Say Hello Like an Armadillo

And Other Animal Greetings from Around the World

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Pub Date Jun 23 2026 | Archive Date Jun 23 2026


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Description

It’s not just people who say “hello”—animals do, too!

This playful story invites children to be open to all kinds of greetings as animals from around the world show off the unique ways they say “hello.” From belugas’ fin shakes and tongue clicks to fiddler crabs’ waving claws to armadillos’ unrolling to say “hi,” these clever, creative animal greetings encourage young readers to experiment with different ways of greeting one another. Perfect for back-to-school and classroom sharing, this colorfully illustrated collection of ways to say hello fosters play and curiosity about the natural world while alleviating children’s anxiety about greeting new people.

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It’s not just people who say “hello”—animals do, too!

This playful story invites children to be open to all kinds of greetings as animals from around the world show off the unique ways they say...


Advance Praise

"Original. . . A relatable read-aloud with pizazz.” —Kirkus Reviews 

“Check out this cute (but not cutsey) representation of different abilities… The book is all about overcoming reluctance to greet new people.” — Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production 


"Original. . . A relatable read-aloud with pizazz.” —Kirkus Reviews 

“Check out this cute (but not cutsey) representation of different abilities… The book is all about overcoming reluctance to greet...


Available Editions

EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9798887771168
PRICE $18.99 (USD)
PAGES 40

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