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!
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Summer Challenge

The Summer Challenge is an annual event during which we encourage adults and children to read and do bookish activities together. We believe extending the magic of story time with discussions and follow-up activities not only enhances the reading experience but helps create connections between readers. The 2024 Summer Challenge was a Reading Road Trip! We created a map that led us to various stops on our journey, with thematic lists to fit each stop. Construction zones, scenic overlooks, mountaintops, amusement parks, and more!

Here are a few highlights!

We explored caves on our stop at Adventure Mountain



We enjoyed relaxing and beautiful scenery at the shore



We view some breathtaking sights at scenic overlooks!


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