Eh, pretty good, but it ignores how loneliness stems from other issues, like social anxiety, and how to overcome those issues. That might be a little heady for a children's book, I know, but it's definitely feasible.

Key takeaways:
- If someone looks lonely or left out, just say hello!
- If you are lonely, ask to join the fun! ( )

This is a story about a little boy and a dog who sadly watch a group of children playing. They feel left out until the dog decides to join in the fun! This book deals with the subject of loneliness and feelings of being left out in an excellent way. The simple answer for children, "Say Hello". The illustrations are wonderful. This is an excellent book for teaching children to have fellow feeling. ( )

Nobody ever want to be alone. This book is about a boy and a dog, who find new friends to play with. It displays the joys and relief of finding a new friend.
Ages 4+

"Say Hello," was a short story but one with a pretty clear message. No one, whether it's a pet or a person, wants to be alone. This story tells us what we can do, we can "say hello." Nobody wants to feel left out when everyone's playing and having fun. Don't let a boy or girl stand by themselves looking sad, walk over and say "Hi, would you like to play?" It's the right thing to do. Friendship is important and all children deserve to make new friends. ( )

Universal emotions/my students chanted the book.