The Say Hello Series

By Ian Whybrow

Rhyming animal adventures invite toddlers to greet, touch and make noises together.

engaging · interactive · vibrant

Pageticker community rating

Average 4.55, from 54 readers

What is The Say Hello series by Ian Whybrow about?

First published in 2005, Ian Whybrow’s Say Hello series grows from farmyard animals to baby animals, snowy creatures, sleepy bedtime visitors, jungle animals and dinosaurs. Each short, rhyming board book follows a friendly animal meeting others, inviting children to name them, copy their noises and explore simple touch-and-feel textures. Best suited to toddlers and pre-school children who enjoy repetition, animal sounds and interactive reading. The series is gentle and reassuring, with no significant content warnings beyond occasional noisy roars and playful animal encounters.

Genres

Animals Poetry/Verse

About the author

Ian Whybrow is a much-loved British author who has written over 100 books for children. He is best known for creating the fun and adventurous 'Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs' series. Ian’s stories are full of excitement, laughter, and heart, making them favourites for children and their families everywhere.

All the books in The Say Hello series (in order)

Say Hello to the Animals!

by Ian Whybrow

Book 1 of 6

What surprising sounds will this playful puppy discover while greeting the farmyard animals?

Published: 2005

Say Hello to the Baby Animals

by Ian Whybrow

Book 2 of 6

A cheerful lion’s hello turns into a noisy savannah surprise—but which animal roars loudest?

Say Hello To The Snowy Animals!

by Ian Whybrow and Ed Eaves

Book 3 of 6

A playful husky races across the ice—but who will he discover hiding in the snow?

Published: 2007

Say Hello to the Jungle Animals!

by Ian Whybrow

Book 4 of 6

What will the playful baby elephant discover as jungle friends make surprising sounds?

Published: 2011

Say Goodnight to the Sleepy Animals!

by Ian Whybrow

Book 5 of 6

Who will the gentle ginger cat meet before bedtime—and what sounds await in the darkness?

Published: 2008

Say Hello to the Dinosaurs!

by Ian Whybrow and Tim Warnes

Book 6 of 6

What happens when a baby T. rex meets dinosaurs with surprising sounds, shapes and textures?

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