Hello, Hello! Beginning with two cats, one black and one white, a chain of animals appears before the reader, linked together by at least one common trait. From simple colors and shapes to more complex and abstract associations, each unexpected encounter celebrates the magnificent diversity of our world—and ultimately paints a story of connection.
Brendan Wenzel’s joyous, rhythmic text and exuberant art encourage readers to delight in nature’s infinite differences and to look for—and marvel at—its gorgeous similarities. It all starts with a simple “Hello.”
This book is so much fun! The simple bouncy text pairs beautiful with vibrant, joyous, colourful illustrations in this exciting and imaginative concept book from imaginative author/illustrator Brendan Wenzel.
The giant eyes, the textures, the colours – every spread in this book is a treat for the eyes!
This incredibly detailed book comes complete with an Author’s Note in which Wenzel explains that many of the animals he includes in the illustrations are considered to be Near Threatened, Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Wenzel encourages children to take an interest in wildlife, and to learn more about threatened creatures, and to spread their knowledge and concern with their friends, to help save our incredible planet.
As well, there’s a complete listing of all the animals included in the book, and their conservation status, helping HELLO HELLO deftly straddle the line between fiction and nonfiction.
Perfect for all budding naturalists, HELLO HELLO is a colourful celebration you won’t want to miss.
HELLO HELLO
Hardcover, 52 pages
March 20, 2018 : Chronicle Books
Source: Raincoast Books