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!
Binding Type: Board Book
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 06/24/2025
ISBN: 9781797219974
Pages: 34
Size: 6.00h x 8.50w x 0.75d
Review Citations: School Library Journal 03/01/2025 pg. 66
