You Can Say Hi with Only a Smile

Can a smile say just as much as words? Absolutely—and it might be someone’s favorite way to say hello.

You Can Say Hi with Only a Smile is a warm and inclusive picture book that celebrates all the different ways people communicate. Whether it’s speaking, signing, waving, using a device, or simply smiling, every style is valid and beautiful. This gentle story helps children understand that communication looks different for everyone—and that’s perfectly okay.

Key Features:

• Encourages kids to embrace different communication styles with empathy and confidence
• Supports social-emotional learning and neurodiversity awareness
• Perfect for ages 4–8—great for classrooms, therapists, and family reading
• Created by Magination Press, the children’s imprint of the American Psychological Association—trusted experts in children’s emotional development