Should I Say Hi? a Story of Courage That Reads Forward and Backward

Book excerpt: It's time to make a first-day-of-school friend. But saying hi is not so simple. When nerves take over, can Bailey find the massive courage needed to say that tiny two-letter word?Should I Say Hi? reads forward and backward, exploring the daunting and exciting sides of making new friends. The dual nature of this story makes it a great tool to use while talking to kids about facing fears, finding self-confidence, and a positive perspective.The reader explores two different endings as the main character explores two different outlooks. By reading the story forward and then backward, children will discover how changing a point of view can change an outcome. The story features gender-neutral children, empowering every child to understand and work through the first-day-of-school jitters.