[For this booktalk, enlist the help of another person –
adult or child (doesn’t matter) who holds a handheld electronic device and
ignores you as you say “Hello! Hello!” You’ll also need a copy of this book.]
[You approach the other person who is engrossed with his/her
device.] Hello! Hello! [You sigh, loudly.]
Okay, I’ll try again. [Walk away from the person, and then
come back.]
Hello! Hello! [Sigh.] Fine, I’ll go outside.
[Show pp. 13-14]. Hello, leaf.
[Show pp. 15-16] Hello, bug.
Gee, there’s a lot going on out here. I should probably go outside more often. This stuff seems pretty interactive, and you don't even have to plug it in.
[Show pp. 21-22] Hello, horse! [Turn page, quickly] Oh my
gosh! The horse said hello back to me! What is going on? [Turn a few more
pages..] Gee, they all know hello…
Hello! Hello! By Matthew Cordell. Unpaged. 2012: Hyperion. Booktalk
to pre-K through 2nd. Good readaloud. 2012 New York Times Notable Children’s
Book.
