Ding-dong! A package has arrived. Which friend did the zoo send? A letter was written to the zoo, asking them to send an animal friend. And then—ding-dong!—a big package arrived. On the large yellow package is a card that reads, 'Sent from the zoo,' and beside it, 'Very heavy!' It seems the zoo really did send a friend! Which friend could be waiting inside? Lift the flap to find out for yourself. And when you meet them, say hello! Published to celebrate this global bestseller's incredible achievement: exported to 22 countries and over 8 million copies sold! A letter was sent to the zoo: "Please send an animal friend!" But who arrived instead? Since its first publication in 1982, Hello, My Friend! has continued to sell steadily for over 35 years. A worldwide bestseller and a beloved classic flap book among children everywhere, it is now published in a Korean edition to celebrate surpassing 8 million copies sold. This book is made as a sturdy board book that won't easily fall apart. It's also lighter than most board books, so even little ones can easily turn the pages themselves. Ding-dong! A package has arrived. Which friend did the zoo send? A letter was written to the zoo, asking them to send an animal friend. And then—ding-dong!—a big package arrived. On the large yellow package is a card that reads, 'Sent from the zoo,' and beside it, 'Very heavy!' It seems the zoo really did send a friend! Which friend could be waiting inside? Lift the flap to find out for yourself. And when you meet them, say hello! Who could it be? Peekaboo! A simple flap book perfect for babies and toddlers. Peekaboo play is simple yet full of repetition, which helps stimulate a child's physical development. After about 6 months of age, babies begin to develop object permanence—the understanding that things still exist even when they're out of sight—making this the perfect time for peekaboo games. Hello, My Friend! features a repeating story structure that greatly supports a child's growth. On each page sits a package, and when the flap is lifted, an animal appears inside. This peekaboo pattern continues throughout the book. With every turn of the page, the color and shape of the package changes, and a different animal friend is hidden within. Try guessing the animal by the head peeking out of the package, or by its tail. If there are no hints at all, why not guess based on the size and shape of the package? Flipping through this book full of fun riddles again and again helps sharpen cognitive skills while boosting memory and concentration. Simple, Clear Illustrations — A Picture Book to See, Hear, and Touch. With bright, clear colors and simple, easy-to-read text featuring familiar and beloved animals, Hello, My Friend! is a timeless classic that belongs on every child's bookshelf! Children will keep picking up this book again and again, lifting the flaps to discover the animal friends sent by the zoo—an elephant, a giraffe, a lion, and more. Read the book together at your child's eye level, talking as you go. Learn the animals' names and explore the traits of big and small creatures alike. Have fun imitating the animals with sound effects and movements, like a lion's mighty roar or a frog's quick breaths. Turn the pages with rhythm and excitement! ▲ In the UK, there's even a Hello, My Friend! truck that travels through 35 cities!