A Hello, Goodbye Story Time for the New Year and Beyond

  Today I’d like to share a book about goodbyes and hellos, endings and beginnings.  Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!  by Cori Doerrfeld is primarily about a friendship, which begins with a “hello” and continues through lots of experiences, including a sad “goodbye.” But it’s also about enjoying different, sometimes new experiences while they last. I found this story very relatable, as my inner child read it thinking of all of the hellos and goodbyes from my own childhood as a military brat.  Continue reading for more about this book and some story time ideas to pair with this charming story. Plus some more books featuring hellos and goodbyes!

Soledad and the Curse of the Phoenix by Mindy Baker


In Soledad and the Curse of the Phoenix by Mindy Baker, Soledad’s community was cursed, leaving her to face perilous odds: injury, loneliness, lack of food and water, loss of family and friends, and betrayal.

Mindy Baker is a Read, Discuss, Do! teammate, and we are thrilled to tell you all about her new book for middle grade readers!

Read the full post in our newsletter on Substack to learn more about the book and read a discussion between Mindy and her main character!

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