Hello, World!: Happy County Book 1 -- Ethan Long, Hardcover

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.

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Author: Ethan Long
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Published: 03/03/2020
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 12.20h x 10.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781250191755
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 509049 / Hello, World!


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/23/2019
Booklist 03/01/2020 pg. 63
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2020

About the Author
Ethan Long is the acclaimed author and illustrator of many books for children, including Hello, World! and Sun and Moon Together, Books 1 and 2 in the Happy County series, as well as the Geisel Award-winning Up, Tall and High!, Tickle the Duck, Frightclub, Valensteins, Fangsgiving, and Chamelia. He is also the creator of the Emmy-nominated animated series Tasty Time with ZeFronk. Ethan lives with his family in Orlando, Flor