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 early learning concepts and the wild world of animals! Little ones will learn their shapes with the help of a couple of polar bears, some tree frogs, and a whole host of parrots! More than forty wonderful and endangered creatures from earth, sea, and sky parade across the pages and show the beauty and variety of our planet. A key at the back of the book identifies the animals for even more nature fun. LEARNING SHAPES: An appealing collection of wild animals—such as giraffes, polar bears, and wild cats—introduce young children to the world of shapes. WONDERFUL INTRODUCTION TO ANIMALS: Kids will enjoy discovering the dazzling variety of animals in nature, from tree frogs to polar bears, parrots to chameleons. An answer key at the back identifies the names 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: This new series celebrates 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 shape books like _Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site Bulldozer's Shapes_; The Shapes Trilogy (_Square_, _Circle_, and _Triangle_); _The Day the Crayons Quit_; and _The Very Hungry Caterpillar_