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Hello, World! Solar System
Series: Hello, World!
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A new board book series designed to convey very simple nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers.
Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!
Every young child loves to look up at the moon in the night sky. Here's a Hello, World! board book that teaches toddlers all about the sun, moon, stars, and planets—with colours, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts.
Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. Each sturdy page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. ("Can you point to the red planet? That's Mars!") It's a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops.
Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series:
Solar System . Weather . Backyard Bugs . Birds . Dinosaurs . My Body . How Do Apples Grow? . Ocean Life . Moon Landing . Pets . Arctic Animals . Construction Site . Rainforest Animals . Planet Earth . Reptiles . Cars and Trucks . Music . Baby Animals . On the Farm . Garden Time . Planes and Other Flying Machines . Rocks and Minerals . Snow . Let's Go Camping . School Day . Bedtime . From Seed to Pumpkin . Rockets and Other Space Machines . Baking
Series: Hello, World!
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Hello, World! Solar System
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Hello, World! Solar System by Jill McDonald is praised for its cheerful and engaging introduction to outer space, effectively sparking curiosity in young children. Reviewers appreciate the inclusion of intriguing details, such as the mention of asteroids and comets impacting Mercury, which adds depth to the cosmic exploration theme suitable for first-time learners.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780553521030
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Board book
Date Published: 08 March 2016
Country: United States
Imprint: Random House USA Inc
Illustration: FULL COLOR
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 178.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 323g
Pages: 26
About the Author
JILL McDONALDis the Missouri-based illustrator of the Hello, World! board book series. Jill'scheery and colorful art can also be found on clothing, fabric, bedding, stationery, puzzles, and games. See more of her work at jillmcdonalddesign.com and follow her on Instagram at @missjillmcdonald.
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