Say Hello - by Jack Foreman (Paperback)

About the Book

A spare, poignant picture book reminding readers that when someone looks lonely and in need of a friend, one little word can help. Illustrations.

Book Synopsis

"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.

Review Quotes

A beautiful pairing of...sparse rhyming text...[and] simple drawings.
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

This beautifully designed offering will resonate with its audience.
--Booklist (starred review)

About the Author

Jack Foreman is studying art history in college. This, his first book, is based on a heartfelt poem he wrote when he was about ten about his own experience of being bullied in school. He lives in London.

Michael Foreman is one of the world's leading illustrators. He is the author-illustrator of MIA'S STORY, A CHILD'S GARDEN, and many other children's books. He lives in London.