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. Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora's eyecatching collages are full of kid-friendly details like colorful storefronts, pigeons and an ice cream truck, making Carmelita's neighborhood fun to explore. Emphasizing the rich diversity of America's neighborhoods, this simple portrait of a child's day provides a great introduction to the joy of language.

Two friends, one who speaks English and one who speaks Spanish, contrast various words in their respective languages.

Go to a circus and learn Spanish at the same time.

Making friends can be tough, but this rhyming picture book will help navigate difficulties of shyness and social anxiety. Shelli used to be pretty content in her little world, thinking that her pet friends with feathers, fins, and fur were enough. Her bird would keep her company at home, her fish would hideaway in his cave, and her dog was the social butterfly of the neighborhood. But now, Shelli is determined to try to make friends with kids at school. Readers will relate as Shelli takes brave steps toward breaking out of her shell. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers by Elizabeth McCallum, PhD, with more information about shyness and social anxiety.

Salina Yoon's fun lift-and-learn language board book series teaches children how to say "good night" and "good morning" in 7 different languages! Expand your child's world! This book features the faces of children from many nations speaking seven languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, French, and Tagalog. In an innovative design, readers lift a flap to discover a speech bubble with a familar phrase translated. Includes phonetic pronunciations for each language, as well as characters for Arabic, Hindi, and Mandarin Chinese. Look for the companion book We Say Hello, which teaches children how to say "hello" and "goodbye" in the same seven languages.

"A beautiful pairing of son’s sparse rhyming text with father’s simple drawings . . . A poignant debut about including others and making friends." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A lone dog comes upon a group of kids playing ball and with leaping ease, joins the game. They’re all having so much fun, they don’t see a sad little boy standing off by himself. Who will spy the boy and invite him to play? With arresting images by a master illustrator and a simple, touching text by his son, Say Hello evokes the joy and relief of finding a new friend just when you need one the most.

Tired of the same old Spanish classes? Have you taken Spanish classes and have forgotten what you learned? I Say "Hola," You Say "Hello," by Margarita Chavez, is an exciting one-a-day illustrated Spanish lesson for those interested in learning or relearning the Spanish language. The most effective way to learn the Spanish language is by incorporating it into your everyday life, and I Say "Hola," You Say "Hello" provides common phrases and conversations. Pick up I Say "Hola," You Say "Hello" and learn Spanish today!Margarita Chavez resides in The Woodlands, Texas.