A young boy and his mother meet children from different countries and learn the word for hello in French, Italian, Spanish and Japanese.

There's more than Hello

Tommy looking up at his Mum with excitement, standing in a sunny backyard

Tommy was a curious little boy who loved to learn new things. One sunny morning, his Mum told him they were going on an adventure. Tommy was excited because he knew adventures meant meeting new friends. "Where are we going, Mum?" he asked eagerly. "You'll see," she replied with a smile.

A New Adventure Begins

Marco kicking a soccer ball in a park, with Tommy running towards him

Their first stop was at a park where they met Marco. Marco was playing with a soccer ball and invited Tommy to join. "Ciao!" Marco said with a grin. "Ciao means hello in Italian," explained Mum. Tommy repeated, "Ciao, Marco!" and kicked the ball back.

Meeting Marco

Giselle and Veronica playing hopscotch with laughter in a vibrant playground

Next, they met Giselle and Veronica, who were playing hopscotch. "Bonjour!" they greeted Tommy and Mum. "Bonjour means hello in French," Mum explained. Tommy tried it out, "Bonjour, Giselle! Bonjour, Veronica!" They all laughed and played together.

Bonjour, Giselle and Veronica

Monique smiling broadly while swinging in a colorful playground

As the day went on, Tommy and Mum went to a playground. There, they met Monique, who was playing on the swings. "Hola!" she said with a big smile. "Hola means hello in Spanish," Mum said. Tommy waved and said, "Hola, Monique!"

Hola, New Friends

Ken flying a kite in a field, with the kite soaring high in the sky

Later, they met Ken, who was flying a kite. "Kon'nichiwa!" he greeted them. "Kon'nichiwa means hello in Japanese," Mum explained. Tommy was thrilled to learn another new word. "Kon'nichiwa, Ken!" he shouted as the kite soared high.

Kon'nichiwa, Ken

A circle of friends sitting on grass, each with a different cultural background

Tommy and his new friends sat in a circle to share stories. Marco talked about his family in Italy and the delicious pasta they make. Giselle and Veronica shared tales of their holidays in France. Monique spoke about the sunny beaches in Spain. Ken described the cherry blossom festivals in Japan.

Sharing Stories

Tommy sitting on the grass with a thoughtful expression, surrounded by various cultural symbols

Tommy realized how big and colorful the world is. He learned that everyone has their own unique stories and words. "There's so much more than just hello," he thought. Mum smiled, seeing Tommy's eyes light up with wonder. "Learning is the best adventure," she said.

The World is Big

Tommy and Mum walking hand in hand towards a setting sun

As the sun began to set, it was time to go home. Tommy promised to remember all the new words he learned. "Ciao, Bonjour, Hola, Kon'nichiwa," he repeated. Mum hugged him and said, "I'm proud of you, Tommy." Together, they walked home, dreaming of more adventures to come.