Badi Blesbok Says Hello: A Lesson in Greetings Helps Kids Master the Art of Saying Hello
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Patricia Bardina, PhD, and Joanne Burgess, BA, are excited to announce the release of Badi Blesbok Says Hello: A Lesson in Greetings, the third book in their beloved Ducky Friends Series. This charming new book helps young children, ages 3 to 7, develop essential social skills through the heartwarming story of Badi Blesbok, a young antelope navigating the exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking experience of starting a new school year.
In Badi Blesbok Says Hello, the titular character is filled with excitement and nerves as he anticipates reconnecting with classmates. Along the way, Badi learns a valuable lesson: there are many different ways to greet others, and each greeting has its own significance. The book encourages children to explore various greetings, teaching them the importance of being friendly and connecting with others through simple social interactions. This story, brimming with warmth and fun, aims to spark conversations about social skills in an accessible, engaging way.
The Ducky Friends Series was created to support the development of social skills in young children. Co-authors Dr. Bardina, a child psychologist, and Burgess, a former mental health specialist and preschool teacher, have decades of experience working with children on the autism spectrum and those with anxiety or attention-deficit disorders. Their background in social skills training, especially at Seattle Children's Hospital, inspired them to create a series of books that make teaching vital social skills easy, effective, and enjoyable.
"Teaching social skills is just as important as academic learning, but it's often hard for parents to know how to guide their children through these essential life lessons," said Dr. Bardina. "With the Ducky Friends Series, we're making it simple. Each book focuses on a specific social skill, like eye contact, body language, or greeting others, to help children navigate social situations with confidence."
The first two books in the series, Jovi Giraffe Learns to Look and Revony Rhinoceros Starts to Smile, focused on the importance of eye contact and body language, respectively. With Badi Blesbok Says Hello, the series continues its mission of promoting social-emotional learning in a way that is accessible for young children and enjoyable for parents and educators alike.
"As former educators and mental health specialists, Patricia and I saw firsthand how much children benefit from early social skills training," said Joanne Burgess. "We're thrilled to share this third book in the series and hope it helps children everywhere feel more comfortable, confident, and capable in social settings.
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