Hello World!: A high-contrast book for babies

Hello!: A high-contrast book for babies #4

by Amelia Hepworth, Cani Chen (Illustrator)

Babies can see black-and-white images from birth, and this captivating series has been specially designed to delight even the youngest readers.

Babies will love to experience the appealing, high-contrast black-and-white images in this engaging board book. With a tactile die-cut cover and super-bright fluorescent inks on every page, which feature simple black-and-white illustrations, this series has been specially designed to capture your little one's attention. Babies will meet a host of friendly, familiar characters, such as the sun smiling and saying hello, a cheerful flower, a happy bee, a sleepy ladybug, and more fun creatures and sounds.

Happy Baby introduces adorable baby animals and other happy friends with engaging black-and-white board books! Each page features minimal text and a black-and-white, high-contrast picture with a bright burst of color.

Genres: Childrens

10 pages, Board book

First published January 25, 2022

About the author

Amelia Hepworth lives in London with her family and a very elderly sausage dog called Katie.

When she is not writing stories, she enjoys spending time with her little boy and daydreaming in her backyard.

Reviews

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Madison enjoyed looking through this book after her feeding. I love the quiet moments together while we read and snuggle 🥰

[Ronan Crutchfield]

The high contrast pictures were nice to look at. I just loved looking at the moon at the end!

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

First sentence: Sun smiles. Hello! Flower beams. Hello! Bee buzzes. Hello!

Hello, World is a high contrast book for babies. The illustrations are high contrast, obviously. Mainly black and white illustrations with varying "bursts" of bright, bold colors on every page. Very simple as well. Perfectly matched to the simple text.

The theme is....saying hello....until it isn't...until it is time for bed.

Hello, World [and it's companion books] are just about perfect for the youngest and littlest of readers. It is never "too early" to start a book habit with little ones. Parents can read aloud to little ones from the start. The simple illustrations and text are great for this young(est) age group. Little ones can grow into turning the pages on their own...and "tasting" the book as well. I do like the tactile features on the cover of this one. Very pleasing to the touch. Remember little ones explore the world through touch.

I do recommend for little ones.

[Sarah Iwany · Rating 2 out of 5]

It should be “Sun beams, flower smiles.” Come on.

Otherwise it’s a fine book for little babies but once you’ve read it 50 times you’ll go insane and start adding your own commentary in my experience. “The ladybug is snoozing… with one eye open! What is she anticipating? Is she a spy?!” “The snail is munching……. Hey baby did you know that snails are more closely related to squids than they are to bugs??” “WHY DO THEY ALMOST ALL SAY HELLO?! Do they have free will?!” “Is the caterpillar related to the butterfly?”

[Castor · Rating 3 out of 5]

A simple book that introduces a variety of characters in nature, mostly bugs in the garden, saying "hello". The black-and-white pages are more attractive to babies under 3 months old. While the illustrations are engaging, the youngest audience may lose attention quickly to phrases (e.g., 'ladybird snoozes') that do not rhyme.

[Rosie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A high contrast book that is perfect for babies. Rosie loves the word “hello!” so she was tickled pink when we read this together.

(This book was gifted to Rosie on her first Christmas by her great aunty, Lyndall. 🤍)

[Madison · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love looking at the pictures and learning about different animals, insects, and colors!

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sights of the outdoors are introduced in this super simple, high-contrast board book.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Say hello to flowers, bugs, and bees before it's nighttime.

[Andrea (andreareadsalot) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read aloud to my 9 month old. It’s high contrast and is perfect for younger babies.

Facts about this book:
• Board book
• Colorful contrast
• Bugs and nature
• Rhyming

[Mark Cvitkovic · Rating 5 out of 5]

My child thoroughly reacted to this.

[Addie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute. 22 month old liked it too.

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple and high contrast

[Sophia Hatherley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great contrast. I enjoy waving at the characters.

[joy dawns · Rating 3 out of 5]

Different things saying hello to baby