Herman Jiggle, Say Hello!: How to Talk to People When Your Words Get Stuck Volume 1

Herman Jiggle is excited to make some new friends!

But first he needs to figure out how to stop his tummy from doing flip-flops and his words from getting stuck in his mouth! How will Herman make any friends if he's too shy to even say hello?

When I try to talk to people
my tummy flips and then it flops
and then my words get tied in knots!
And they get stuck in my mouth.

With Mom eager to help Herman overcome his nerves and learn to make a good first impression, she teaches him some new skills like how to introduce himself, and how to start up a conversation.

If Herman can learn these new social skills, he can start to untangle his words, and overcome his social anxiety. Follow Herman as he fumbles along the way to growing comfortable while speaking with others.

With exceptional illustrationsby New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Michael Garland, and this creative story by award-winning author, educator, and parenting expert Julia Cook, this story is sure to have PreK-4 students laughing loudly as relatable Herman tries his new skills.

Herman Jiggle, Say Hello! is an entertaining story that teaches kids the important social skill of introducing yourself and talking with others. Included are tips for parents, counselors and educators on how to help children who are bashful or fearful of speaking with others, become more confident.

This storybook is part of the Socially Skilled Kids series, which is great for students in Grades PreK through 4. Whether you are a teacher, a school counselor, or a parent - you will be able to use Herman's story to help a child overcome social anxiety.

Help your children overcome their social emotional challenges with the Socially Skilled Kids series.

• Herman Jiggle, Say Hello: How to talk to people when your words get stuck


• Herman Jiggle, Go to Sleep! - Why is bedtime when children's curiosity seems to peak?


• Herman Jiggle, It's RECESS not RESTRESS! - It is so much more fun to play when everyone is included.

Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Published: 02/18/2020
Pages: 31
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.80h x 8.80w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9781944882518
Audience: Ages 4-8

About the Author
Cook, Julia: - Julia Cook, a former educator and school counselor, has written many books for children and teachers, including the popular page-turners I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!, Making Friends Is an Art! and That Rule Doesn't Apply to Me! Her activity guides for teachers offer classroom-ready fun to reinforce the life lessons shared in her storybooks. Among her many awards, Julia has received the Association for Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award, and her books have been honored by The National Parenting Center and Mom's Choice Awards.