Sameh Says 'Hi' [ARABIC]

Vibrant, colourful and lively, this book's positive messages and advice are ideal for young children wanting to understand social situations or how friendships work. Sameh has lots of friends who want to play with him. Sometimes Sameh goes to his friends' houses to play. Sometimes Sameh's friends come to his house to play. In Sameh Says "Hi" Sameh manages to overcome his shyness and complete the steps necessary when greeting a friend at the front door. Appropriately welcomed, Sameh's friend enters the house and both children proceed to have an excellent play date. Introductions can be awkward for many children. For some, however, making eye contact, and acknowledging another person by simply saying 'hi' can be a constant challenge. Yet this instantaneous glance and verbal gesture are essential cues to initiating an interaction. Missing or avoiding this seemingly simple first step can leave potential pals disengaged and foil a play date before it begins. Sameh says "Hi" provides step-by-step instructions on how a typical preschooler might receive a friend. It illustrates the importance of facial contact, and offers a simple strategy to cope with the intensity felt when eyes meet. In Sameh says "Hi", Sameh completes the steps necessary in greeting a friend at the front door. Appropriately welcomed, Sameh's friend enters the house and both children proceed to have an enjoyable play date.