Roo the rooster loves his home on the farm, so he is not sure what to expect when his family takes a trip around the world. From Mexico City to Tokyo, Roo meets new friends, explores new places, and discovers that everyone has a special way of saying hello. Rooster Says Hello! introduces children to animal sounds around the world through a bright, funny, globally minded adventure. With lush illustrations by Violaine Costa, Roo’s animal world mirrors our own—full of color, landmarks, language, friendship, and discovery. Complete with a location glossary and pronunciation guide, this language-learning picture book is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, multicultural storytime, global cultures units, and families who love travel, animals, and saying hello in new ways. Here’s what makes Rooster Says Hello! a global read-aloud favorite: Animal sounds around the world: Introduces young readers to how roosters and friends “say hello” across languages and cultures. A multicultural travel adventure: Roo visits global locations while learning confidence, openness, and friendship. Useful educational backmatter: Includes a location glossary and pronunciation guide for families, teachers, and librarians. Farm story meets world exploration: A familiar rooster character makes language learning and global cultures accessible to young children. Rooster Says Hello! is a multicultural picture book, animal sounds book, and language-learning read-aloud for children ages 4–6 who love farm animals, travel stories, global cultures, and friendship.
