Hector and Hummingbird - Hardcover

Frith, Nicholas John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0545857015 ISBN 13: 9780545857017

Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books, 2016

Synopsis

Hector the bear has a big problem: His friend Hummingbird just won't be quiet! Whether Hector's trying to enjoy a snack, get a good scratch against a tree, or take a nap, Hummingbird's always buzzing around, asking too many questions. The pair have always been best friends, but will Hector ever find peace and quiet with Hummingbird around?

About this title

About the Author

Nicholas John Frith grew up in the Chiltern Hills in England, and went to school just around the corner from the home of Roald Dahl. Having spent many years traveling the world, from Kuala Lumpur to Chile, Nicholas is now drawing from his experiences to create picture books that bring those places to life for young readers. HECTOR AND HUMMINGBIRD is Nicholas John Frith's debut picture book. He currently lives and works in Dorset, England.

From the Back Cover

Hector is a bear with a problem. His best friend, Hummingbird, is just SO NOISY! Worse still, Hummingbird won't stop copying him. Whatever Hector wants to do, Hummingbird wants to do it too -- really, really LOUDLY.Poor Hector. Will he ever find a bit of peace and quiet?Illustrated in brilliant, bright colors, Hector and Hummingbird is a story of friendship that's full of wit, warmth, and fun.

Reviews

PreS-Gr 2—Hector and Hummingbird are best friends--for the most part. Although Hector, a spectacled bear, loves his pal, the zippy little bird drives him nuts by always tagging along and copying his every move. Desperate for a little solitude, Hector heads into the forest on his own. Predictably, the bear realizes that simple pleasures just aren't as enjoyable without someone with whom to share them. The friends reconcile, and Hector is flattered to realize that Hummingbird's copying is a compliment. Both animals are happy when the bear suggests, "Hummingbird, can you copy me now, by being really, really quiet?" A bonus guide on the last page invites readers to identify 15 different types of animals in the lush jungle backgrounds. The story has mid century-inspired ink block illustrations that feature sweet-faced and expressive characters, and handles the common childhood issue of copying in a lighthearted manner. VERDICT A predictable but comforting book that will be in demand.—Rachel Anne Mencke, St. Matthew's Parish School, Pacific Palisades, CA

Edition details

• Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0545857015
• ISBN 13: 9780545857017
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32