Description

Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Brendan Wenzel's irresistible animal images take the spotlight in this new series of concept board books for young children, based on his award-winning picture book Hello Hello.

Say HELLO to learning fun! A parade of wild animals walks, swims, and flies across the sturdy pages of this colorful book:

Read the playful text.
Count the animals.
Marvel at the vastness of planet Earth and its amazing inhabitants.

A key at the end of the book identifies each animal and its conservation status, making it easy for readers to learn more.

LEARNING NUMBERS: A charming collection of wild animals--three rushing rhinos, four prickly porcupines, five playful otters--introduce very young children to the fun of counting!

ENGAGING AND EDUCATIONAL: Kids will delight in discovering the dazzling variety of animals in nature, from a pair of prowling leopards to a school of swimming fish. An answer key at the back identifies the names and endangerment level of each animal in the book.

FUN TO READ ALOUD: Simple rhythmic text and funny, appealing pictures make a joyous read-aloud experience for parents and children.

NATURE BOOKS FOR KIDS: The newest entry in this series continues to celebrate the richness of animal life with a gentle underlying message of the importance of saving endangered species and caring for the environment.

BELOVED AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR: Brendan Wenzel is a bestselling Caldecott Honor-winning artist and a sought-after speaker at schools and libraries. His books They All Saw a Cat, Hello Hello, and A Stone Sat Still have received multiple starred reviews and state awards and are family and classroom favorites.

Perfect for:

Fans of Brendan Wenzel
Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators
Preschool and kindergarten-level readers
Anyone looking for early concept board books with compelling visuals or a fun, interactive family read-aloud book
Gift-giving for baby showers and toddler birthdays
Animal lovers and fans of number books like Excavator's 123: Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site; Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast: A Counting Book; and I Know Numbers!