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 numbers with the help of one orca, six flamingos, and twelve zebras! More than a dozen 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 NUMBERS: A charming collection of wild animals—three rushing rhinos, four pointy porcupines, and five playful otters—introduce young children to the fun of counting! WONDERFUL INTRODUCTION TO ANIMALS: Kids will enjoy 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 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 number books like _Excavator's 123: Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You See; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast: A Counting Book; I Know Numbers!_