Hello, Mr Dodo - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1407146424 ISBN 13: 9781407146423

Publisher: SCHOLASTIC CHILDREN S BOOKS

Synopsis

Hello Mr Dodo

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 School Library Journal

K-Gr 3—Martha, a budding ornithologist, can identify all sorts of birds. One day, she notices an unfamiliar new species and after a bit of research learns that he is a dodo. Since according to her books, dodos are supposed to be extinct, Martha conceals Mr. Dodo's existence and visits him only in secret. When she accidentally spills the beans to the neighborhood postman, a crowd of spectators arrive at her door, eager to see the rare bird for themselves. In an amusing twist, Martha introduces the mob to an imaginary dodo on her doorstep and then keeps her distance from Mr. Dodo to protect his safety. After a lonely winter, Martha sets out to find her friend and discovers, much to her delight, not one but two birds, along with an egg! The story is altogether charming, and the pacing and comedic timing are spot-on. What's more, Frith's playful, vibrant illustrations are enormously appealing. Printed in bold colors, they have a mid-century feel reminiscent of the work of artists such as Dahlov Ipcar. VERDICT Well suited for reading aloud, this bright, cheerful book is a winning choice for any picture book collection.—Lauren Strohecker, McKinley Elementary School, Elkins Park, PA

Edition details

• Publisher: SCHOLASTIC CHILDREN S BOOKS
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1407146424
• ISBN 13: 9781407146423
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1