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.

• Read the playful text.
• Count the animals.
• Marvel at the vastness of planet Earth and its amazing inhabitants.

LEARNING NUMBERS: A charming collection of wild animals-three rushing rhinos, four prickly porcupines, five playful otters-introduce very young children to the fun of counting!

ENGAGING AND EDUCATIONAL: Kids will delight in 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 and endangerment level 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: The newest 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.

• 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; Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast: A Counting Book; and I Know Numbers!