Gene's Greeting Skills is a gentle, engaging children's book designed to help young readers learn how to greet others with confidence and kindness. Gene wants to say hello-but knowing how and when can feel tricky. Through clear examples, simple language, and supportive moments, children learn the basics of greeting skills, including eye contact, body awareness, and friendly words. Created with social-emotional learning and therapy settings in mind, this book supports children who benefit from structured guidance, repetition, and visual storytelling. It is especially helpful for early learners, neurodivergent children, and those working on social communication goals. Gene's Greeting Skills is ideal for use in:ABA therapy sessions Speech and language therapy Classrooms and SEL lessons Home practice with caregivers This book empowers children to take small steps toward meaningful social connections-one greeting at a time.