Say Hello Like an Armadillo: And Other Animal Greetings from Around the World
Say Hello Like an Armadillo: And Other Animal Greetings from Around the World
Say Hello Like an Armadillo: And Other Animal Greetings from Around the World
Description
Description
It's not just people who say "hello"--animals do, too!
This playful story invites children to be open to all kinds of greetings as animals from around the world show off the unique ways they say "hello." From belugas' fin shakes and tongue clicks to fiddler crabs' waving claws to armadillos' unrolling to say "hi," these clever, creative animal greetings encourage young readers to experiment with different ways of greeting one another. Perfect for back-to-school and classroom sharing, this colorfully illustrated collection of ways to say hello fosters play and curiosity about the natural world while alleviating children's anxiety about greeting new people.
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About the Author
About the Author
Zewlan Moor (pronounced "SHOO-len") is a children's author, medical doctor, and bibliotherapist. To keep up, she writes while wearing her surgical scrubs, in between dashing off to the hospital. Despite living on the Gold Coast of Australia, she prefers books and boardgames to the beach. Unbelievable! She can say hello--and not much else--in her heritage languages of Tagalog, Spanish, Mandarin, and German. But her favorite way to say hello is the triple scoop! Karen Obuhanych (Illustrator)
Karen Obuhanych is an author-illustrator living on the Big Island of Hawaii with her family, including two crazy cats, a spotted pig dog, various fish, and one glowing axolotl. She wrote and illustrated This Little Kitty and This Little Kitty in the Garden and has illustrated several books for young readers. Inspired by Hawaii and the simple joys in life, you will often find Karen drawing or cutting bits of paper to capture the everyday moments that make us smile. Karen's favorite way to say hello is "Smile, smile . . . WAVE!"
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
--Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production "Original. . . A relatable read-aloud with pizazz."--Kirkus Reviews "the text flows well when read aloud...A colorfully illustrated book on an unusual yet appealing topic." --Carolyn Phelan, Booklist
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
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