Kiki Says Hello: A Calming Picture Book About Shyness, Making Friends, and One Brave Step (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798250556767)

Is your little one nervous about meeting new people or starting school? Shyness is a big feeling, but courage can start with just one tiny step.

At Kiki Hill preschool, Kiki holds his comforting plush friend, Buddy, close to his chest. He wants to join the fun, but his words get stuck. With Mama's warm support and a little bit of patience, Kiki learns a gentle, empowering way to feel brave.

He practices a simple routine that children can easily remember and use:
Hug Buddy. Two breaths. One brave step.

Perfect for ages 2-6, this calming picture book helps little ones:

• Build Social Confidence: Encourages introverted or highly sensitive children to try a "first hello" at their own pace.
• Settle Anxious Feelings: Teaches a cozy, repeatable self-regulation tool for overcoming social anxiety and first-day jitters.
• Celebrate Friendship: Shows that it's okay to feel nervous, and that making friends can be a gentle, beautiful process.

Bonus Activities Inside!
Make re-reads extra fun and therapeutic with a signature Seek-and-Find game and a tactile Trace-and-Breathe exercise at the end of the book.

*Book 2 in the beloved Kiki & Buddy: Cozy Bedtime Tools series.