Hello Hello Numbers

<B>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 <I>Hello Hello</I>.</B><BR/><BR/>Say HELLO to learning fun! A parade of wild animals walks, swims, and flies across the sturdy pages of this colorful book: <ul><li> Read the playful text. </li><li> Count the animals. </li><li> Marvel at the vastness of planet Earth and its amazing inhabitants. </li></ul>  <BR/> A key at the end of the book identifies each animal and its conservation status, making it easy for readers to learn more.<BR/><BR/>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!<BR/><BR/> 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.<BR/><BR/> FUN TO READ ALOUD:  Simple rhythmic text and funny, appealing pictures make a joyous read-aloud experience for parents and children.<BR/><BR/> 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.<BR/><BR/> 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 <I>They All Saw a Cat</I>, <I>Hello Hello</I>, and <I>A Stone Sat Still</I> have received multiple starred reviews and state awards and are family and classroom favorites.<BR/><BR/>Perfect for: <ul><li> Fans of Brendan Wenzel </li><li> Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators </li><li> Preschool and kindergarten-level readers </li><li> Anyone looking for early concept board books with compelling visuals or a fun, interactive family read-aloud book </li><li> Gift-giving for baby showers and toddler birthdays </li><li> Animal lovers and fans of number books like <I>Excavator's 123: Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site</I>; <I>Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?</I>; <I>The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast: A Counting Book</I>; and<I> I Know Numbers!</I></li></ul>