“A Little “Good Morning”” explained in 4 pictures

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A small greeting can be the first step toward becoming friends

2026-07-02 · Picture books
Haru came to a new classroom.
He wants to talk with everyone, but he feels a little nervous.
He is wondering what he should say.

💬 The First Day in the Classroom

Haru came to a new classroom. He wants to talk with everyone, but he feels a little nervous. He is wondering what he should say.

🤔 How do you think Haru feels?

The next morning, Mimi, who sat next to Haru, said,
“Good morning, Haru.”
Haru answered in a small voice, “Good morning.”
Just that made his heart feel warm and cozy.

💬 A Little “Good Morning”

The next morning, Mimi, who sat next to Haru, said, “Good morning, Haru.” Haru answered in a small voice, “Good morning.” Just that made his heart feel warm and cozy.

🤔 How do you feel when someone says “Good morning” to you?

At break time, Haru gathered his courage.
“Can I play with you?” he asked.
His friends smiled and said, “Of course!”
After a greeting, it becomes easier to talk.

💬 The Door to the Heart Opens

At break time, Haru gathered his courage. “Can I play with you?” he asked. His friends smiled and said, “Of course!” After a greeting, it becomes easier to talk.

🤔 When you want to play with a friend, what could you say?

After that, Haru became able to say it first too.
“Good morning” is a word that gently opens the door to the heart.
With a small greeting, everyone’s faces become full of smiles.

💬 “Good Morning” to Everyone

After that, Haru became able to say it first too. “Good morning” is a word that gently opens the door to the heart. With a small greeting, everyone’s faces become full of smiles.

🤔 Who would you like to say “Good morning” to tomorrow?