By Ali Bougatef (author)
"This is an fun, 18 page illustrated children's book. The author's clever idea of making the character 'Hi' the embodiment of the 'hi' greeting allows several themes to be explored. "
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This is an fun, 18 page illustrated children's book. The author's clever idea of making the character 'Hi' the embodiment of the 'hi' greeting allows several themes to be explored. Hi can travel the world through a magic portal, which is unlocked by saying the local greeting. On world hello day, Hi keen to make new friends.
He is a bit nervous that he won't pronounce the greeting correctly that will transport him to Egypt. But he has the courage to try and travel to Egypt to learn about that country. His adventures are told via 4 lines of rhyming text and colourful illustrations. Children are shown that perfectionism isn't needed, we just need to have an open mind in order to learn new things and embrace different languages , cultures and people.
At the back of this charming book is a page of Arabic words to try. The author definitely needs to write more books which transport Hi to other countries to learn other greetings and spread acceptance and friendship!
Susan Gibbs, A LoveReading4Kids Ambassador
In this vibrant picture book, Hi — a lovable character who embodies the spirit of the greeting "hi" — embarks on a magical journey through a portal on World Hello Day. His adventure takes him all the way to Egypt, where a friendly guide named Marhaba (the Arabic word for "hello") introduces him to the wonders of the country, its language, and its culture.
Through Hi's experiences, young readers aged 4–8 discover Arabic greetings, Egyptian traditions, and the joy of connecting with people from different backgrounds. A warm, rhyming celebration of courage, open-mindedness, and making friends across the globe.
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Available on Amazon Find an audio pronunciation and the educator pack here. In this vibrant picture book, Hi — a lovable character who embodies the spirit of the greeting "hi" — embarks on a magical journey through a portal on World Hello Day.
Hi's Culture Quests: Egypt features in the following genres: Indie Author Books , Indie Books We Love, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Hi's Culture Quests: Egypt was written by Ali Bougatef and published by Culture Quests Publishing
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