Hello, World!
Happy County Book 1
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- $21.99
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- $21.99
Publisher Description
Hello, World! is a vibrant, graphic picture book compendium for preschoolers set in a Richard Scarry-inspired environment by Geisel Award-winning creator Ethan Long.
Welcome to Happy County, where everyone is out and about! The Bright Brothers are testing their newest invention. Hannah the Handywoman is hunting for her hammer. And Mr. Rhinehorn is just trying to get some sleep!
This primer compendium is chock-full of lovable characters—from Tina Tusker the County Commissioner to Dottie the Dog Walker and Cheese Louise—living in a busy, spirited world full of landmark early-childhood subjects: first words, colors, numbers, shapes, simple maps, naps, school, and plenty of funny scenarios to keep little ones turning the pages. Interactive and on point for the preschool audience.
Christy Ottaviano Books
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A giant billboard welcomes readers to Happy County, "the place for fun," at the start of this peppy activity-filled collection by Long (Fangsgiving). Much like Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy Town, Happy County is populated by a cast of cartoon animals with goofy names and a proclivity for getting into trouble while engaging in even the most mundane activities. In one story, "Dottie the Dog Walker," a ladybug smaller than most of her charges collects hounds on a wild walk to the park, and labels note the canines' actions. Another selection stars a mouse, Cheese Louise, in a rhyming presentation of the challenges of cheese-mongering ("The cheese is not here to squeeze!"). Amid Long's engaging stories, interactive interstitials offer prompts to spell short words, sing, and seek and find various objects. With 18 vignettes, there's a lot to take in, but readers will likely follow the invitation for repeated visits on the book's final billboard: "You are now leaving Happy County. Come back soon!" Ages 3 6.
