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! A parade of wild animals walks, swims, and flies across the sturdy pages of this colorful book: Read the playful text. - Count the animals. - Marvel at the vastness of planet Earth and its amazing inhabitants.   A key at the end of the book identifies each animal and its conservation status, making it easy for readers to learn more. 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. 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 ;  Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? ; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast: A Counting Book ; and I Know Numbers! “A visual treat. Perfect for one-on-one reading or story times, this title is a joyful way to explore counting and animal groupings.” ― School Library Journal 2025 Amazon Editors' Best Book of the Year Brendan Wenzel is a New York Times –bestselling author and illustrator based in upstate New York. He has written and illustrated several award-winning books for children, including Inside Cat , A Stone Sat Still , Hello Hello , and They All Saw a Cat , which was a recipient of a Caldecott Honor. He is also a proud collaborator with many groups working to protect and conserve wild places and creatures. You can find more of his work at brendanwenzel.info.