HAY

Written by Gail Boe

Illustrated by Junica

Mascot Books

Picture Book, 20 pages

Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-63755-763-1

Book Description: 

How Are You = HAY

We all ask each other, “How are you?” But how often do we really respond to that question honestly? Everyone carries around an invisible haystack, and we never know how big of an invisible haystack someone is carrying. By checking in with this simple question and being willing to listen, we can extend kindness to others. You never know when a HAY is all they need!

Amazon Review:

"This children’s book will do good for us in regaining our humanity.

Rarely do we have a children’s book that invites us to ponder on the meaning and power of everyday words and phrases, such as “How are you?” We often do get asked such a question, but how do we answer it? Do we ever stop to consider our response to such a question? Do the quality of our answers or our attitude or mood depend on who is asking “How are you?”

Children’s books like this will encourage the children to not only become effective speakers and listeners but also empathetic communicators. These children’s book will also develop them into becoming kinder, more loving and more understanding individuals. For adults, this children’s book will bring us back to the basics of good manners and effective communication, especially in a diverse and inclusive community, and develop emotional awareness of one’s self and others.

These are hard times, and everyone is going through difficult times at the moment, and some more than others. Let’s try not to make things difficult for one another or add to their problems. What we can do is to be kind, be aware of what others are feeling, and be patient with them."