The librarian and storyteller from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, traditionally ends his storytimes with a humorous rhyme that encourages children to wave goodbye from the tips of their toes to the ends of the hairs on their head. Over the years, he has gotten many requests for a written version of his famous farewell--now we are lucky to have it in a picture-book version, illustrated with brightly colored paintings showing a diverse group of children waving good-bye at a birthday party. Young listeners will enjoy demonstrating their own methods for waving their elbows, eyes, ears, knees, and hair when you read this one aloud. (Ages 2-5)

A joyful workout for young bodies and imaginations. There are so many different ways to wave goodbye!

Wave your elbows,
wave your toes.
Wave your tongue,
and wave your nose.

There are so many different ways to wave goodbye! Babies and toddlers will delight in discovering how to wave with their entire bodies.

Waving becomes an occasion for movement and fun, as a sister and her little brother join their friends for a birthday party. With its rollicking rhymes and vivacious illustrations, Wave Goodbye is a joyful workout for young bodies and imaginations.