Hello Hello - (Brendan Wenzel)

About the Book

This gorgeous follow-up to the Caldecott HonorDwinning "They All Saw a Cat" explores another aspect of seeing the world for young children. In simple text a set of animals, each one linked to the previous one by some trait of shape, color, or pattern, greet and interact with one another. Full color.x 12.

Book Synopsis

Named a Best Children's Book of the Year by The Washington Post, Amazon, Working Mother and more: A new picture book from Brendan Wenzel, the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor-winning author of They All Saw a Cat!

Hello, Hello! is an interactive book for kids. 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 in this children's nature book. It all starts with a simple "Hello."

Review Quotes

"A vibrant book with fantastic colors and a important message.." -Book Riot

"A visually strong layout that encourages animal comparisons using concepts like size and color." --Charlotte News Observer

"Brendan Wenzel's colorful introduction to the world of animals encourages exploration and preservation."--Today.com

"Deceptively simple but gorgeously realized, with a powerful statement about celebrating and protecting the Earth's fauna in all its diverse (yet interconnected) splendor." -School Library Journal

"Dynamic images cavorting, reclining, flying, or dancing across and around stark white pages snag both emotions and imaginations . . . that will delight readers everywhere." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Our number one choice of picture books from the first half of 2018 is Hello Hello, a gorgeous and cheerful celebration of animals of all shapes and sizes that will inspire children to care for all the world's wild creatures." --Working Mother

"Readers again take a visual journey that opens the door to deeper thought."--The Virginia-Pilot

"Vivacious, utterly appealing." - Booklist, starred review

Amazon Best Children's Books of the Year

The Washington Post Best Children's Books of the Year

Book Riot Favorite Books of the Year So Far

Working Mother Best Books of the Year So Far

Fatherly Best Children's Books of the Year

Common Sense Media Best Books of the Year

Evanston Public Library Best Books of the Year

★"Vivacious, utterly appealing." --Booklist, starred review

★""Dynamic images cavorting, reclining, flying, or dancing across and around stark white pages snag both emotions and imaginations . . . that will delight readers everywhere." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "A celebration of the myriad forms of animal life this planet hosts . . . a joyful way to deliver a message about the fragility of life on Earth and what would be lost if more of it disappeared." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "This uplifting visual delight will inspire a new generation of youngsters to love the natural world." --Shelf Awareness, starred review

"One of 2018's must-haves for children." ---Entertainment Weekly

"Hello Hello spreads its arms wide, introducing the staggering range of species that share the earth - many of them endangered or threatened. Wenzel's vibrant collaged art and simple rhythms call to mind Eric Carle, with a factual-minded touch." -The New York Times

"This exuberant, welcoming look at the hundreds of animals that share the planet with humans is both poignant and lighthearted" --The Washington Post

"A subtle exhortation to notice the beauty and variety of animals, especially rare and endangered ones." -The Wall Street Journal

"Greet 92 creatures, great and small, pictured in this whirlwind, worldwide tour." --The San Francisco Chronicle

"Fun and bright and sure to be a favorite among kids and parents alike." --Book Riot

"A satisfyingly complex and immersive experience." --The Horn Book Magazine

About the Author

Brendan Wenzel is an author and illustrator based in upstate New York. His debut picture book, They All Saw a Cat, was a New York Times bestseller and the recipient of a 2017 Caldecott Honor. An ardent conservationist, he is a proud collaborator with many organizations working to ensure the future of wild places and threatened species.