Hello Hello Opposites

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 learning fun!


Little ones will learn about opposites with the help of a heavy walrus and light butterfly, a tough rhino and gentle fawn, a loud tiger and quiet salamander, and many more delightfully different pairs!


A parade of wild animals walks, swims, and flies across the sturdy pages of this colorful book. Read the playful text. Find the opposites. Marvel at the incredible array of animals—big and small—that populate our planet. A key at the end of the book identifies each animal for those who want to learn even more.

LEARNING OPPOSITES: Delightful duos of animal friends—from big and small to short and tall—make their hellos and introduce young children to opposites.


ENGAGING AND EDUCATIONAL: Kids will enjoy discovering the dazzling variety of animals in nature, from speedy cheetahs to slow sloths and hot-weather camels to ice-cool penguins. 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.


GENTLE MESSAGING: Each entry in this series continues to celebrate 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 opposites books like Crane Truck’s Opposites: Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site; Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Snacks: An Opposites Book; and Flora and the Ostrich