Purchase to Support Our Program

“This bilingual board book will have readers singing along. It encourages readers to welcome everyone into their life regardless of what they look like or what language they speak. Bright, acrylic illustrations featuring a diverse array of children and adults help further the message while complementing the text. A first purchase for libraries.”

– School Library Journal, Starred Review

“Presenting two versions of the same song—one in English and one in Spanish—by 123 Andrés, the book has been designed so it can be read just in English or just in Spanish—and, for some lucky ones, in both languages. The two versions are not meant to be exact translations of each other, but the sentiment is the same…The sweet, never saccharine text tells children that friendships are possible no matter where they’re from or what language they speak.”

– Kirkus Reviews

Hello, Friend / Hola, Amigo

Written by 123 Andrés
Illustrated by Sara Palacios
Published by Scholastic Inc.

This fun, bouncy bilingual song from 123 Andrés’ Grammy Award-winning album is brought to life in a whole new way that’s perfect for storytime sharing! Sara Palacios animates this popular song with vibrant, fresh illustrations that will engage little ones and their parents.

¡Esta canción divertida y vivaz de 123 Andrés, incluida en su album ganador de un Grammy, cobra vida de un modo totalmente nuevo, perfecto para la hora del cuento! Por su parte, Sara Palacios anima esta popular canción con ilustraciones frescas y vibrantes que involucrarán a los pequeños y a sus padres.

Primary ISBN: 9781338343687
Publication Date: August 2020
Available As: Hardcover
Board Book, Age 02 or older

Community Represented:

Themes: , , , , , , , , ,

Setting: Unspecified

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Various

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

Click here for details about how we define our titles.

Engagement Projects & Resources:

Share your favorite resources for this book with info@imyourneighborbooks.org.

Engagement Materials:

Sing Along with 123 Andrés

Source: Scholastic