This lively split-page-format book shows how animals say hello with different sounds.

Carmelita loves to greet everyone in her colorful neighborhood. There are people from so many different cultures! They all like to say hello too, so now Carmelita can say hello in Spanish, English, French, Japanese, and many other languages. And her dog, Manny? Well, he seems to understand everyone, and gives a happy "Woof!" wherever he goes.

Two best friends understand that saying goodbye to one experience means saying hello to the next, but that does not make it easier when one friend has to move away.

Describes some of the many ways, both verbal and nonverbal, that people say hello and good-bye.

A bear, two bees, some birds, and other creatures meet at a tree and say hello until the rain begins and they say goodbye.

Teaches children the importance of friendliness.

"Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text show how to give a friendly welcome at school, in the neighborhood, or at home." --