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Hello, World! Ocean Life Board book – Illustrated, February 5, 2019

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Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!

All young children love to play in the waves at the beach. Here's a Hello, World! board book that teaches them all about oceans and the creatures and plants that live there.

Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms ("An octopus has eight arms. Can you count them all?") and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! is a perfect way to bring science, nature, and culture 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
• Baking
• From Seed to Pumpkin
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"A gentle underwater excursion."—Kirkus

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JILL McDONALD is the Missouri-based illustrator of the Hello, World! board book series. Jill's cheery 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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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Doubleday Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (February 5, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Board book ‏ : ‎ 26 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0525578773
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0525578772
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD560L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.17 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.14 x 5.08 x 7.76 inches
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Since an early age, Jill McDonald has loved to draw and especially loved color. Growing up in the Midwest she was encouraged to explore her talent. Jill graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a major in Textile Design. She went on to work as a print stylist in New York for Gap Inc. design headquarters. Following that she returned to the Midwest to work as an Illustrator for Hallmark Cards.

In 2004 Jill started her own design studio & over the years has worked with a wide array of clients like The Land of Nod, Pottery Barn Kids, The Company Kids, Oopsy Daisy, Random House, Scholastic, Barefoot Books, C.R. Gibson, Target & many more. Jill’s art has been applied to an array of products from bedding, wall art, books, puzzles, holiday decor & so much more.

Jill’s art is bright, and bold with a quirky twist. She likes to add a touch of education when she can.

In her spare time, she likes to do yoga, spend time with her husband & son, pick flowers and drink coffee.

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Customers find the book's illustrations cute and colorful. They appreciate the informative content and facts about ocean animals. The book is suitable for children from toddlers to pre-K, with simple language that makes it easy for young readers. However, opinions differ on the story quality - some find it interesting and engaging, while others feel it lacks a clear storytelling flow.

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84 customers mention "Color scheme"84 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's color scheme. They find the illustrations cute and nice. The book is described as beautiful and a wonderful educational tool for toddlers.

"Grandkids love this book, colorful. High quality." Read more

"...The quality is good and sturdy and the images etc are beautiful. Would highly recommend!" Read more

"...The illustrations are very colorful and easily recognizable (ie: the whale actually looks like a whale)...." Read more

"...The book is visually stunning and so fun to read! Will add more of the Hello, World! books to our collection :)" Read more

50 customers mention "Information content"50 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's informative content. They find it a great way to introduce topics and introduce ocean life to young children. The story includes little facts on each page, making it easy for kids to learn new information. Readers say it's an enjoyable way to teach about the ocean and will contribute positively to their child's schema when they are ready to read.

"...This is one of the best ocean/beach themed books I've come across, ever...." Read more

"...The books are so easy and fun to read and I love the tidbits of wisdom that are sprinkled throughout the book...." Read more

"Easy to understanding and beautifully illustrated. It’s a good idea for people to learn how important nature is to us and we need to take care of..." Read more

"...It's a great way to introduce topics." Read more

48 customers mention "Age range"48 positive0 negative

Customers find the book suitable for toddlers through pre-K. It covers a variety of sea animals with interesting facts and engaging graphics that keep kids interested. The colorful illustrations enhance literacy skills for all age ranges, making it a must-read every night for young children.

"Grandkids love this book, colorful. High quality." Read more

"...the basic name to the animal, which is great for babies and very young toddlers, but then it gives a few fun and & easy facts about the animal that..." Read more

"Super cute book with nice pictures and age appropriate info for my 2 year old. We have many books from these series and he loves them" Read more

"...the most scientific, but it is interactive enough and simplified for very young children. It's a great way to introduce topics." Read more

22 customers mention "Ocean animals"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's ocean animals. They find it a great way to introduce them to their children. The book covers a nice variety of sea creatures and has fun facts about each one. Readers appreciate the colorful, easy-to-read text and non-controversial messages about ocean animals.

"...and very young toddlers, but then it gives a few fun and & easy facts about the animal that would be very interesting to a pre-schooler 2-5 yrs old...." Read more

"...Colorful, easy to read, non-controversial messages about ocean animals... I love it and so does my 6 month old, and there are different sets of text..." Read more

"...and my one toddler in particular is obsessed with this as he loves ocean critters." Read more

"I love this book as it talks about the different ocean animals in the sea...." Read more

21 customers mention "Fun to read"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy reading the book. They find the illustrations colorful and exciting. The content is fun, interactive, and full of life, making it a great ocean book for young children.

"...The books are so easy and fun to read and I love the tidbits of wisdom that are sprinkled throughout the book...." Read more

"...It isn't the most scientific, but it is interactive enough and simplified for very young children. It's a great way to introduce topics." Read more

"...fish, etc but still recommend as it’s well made and fun to look at during the day." Read more

"...I also like that it has other “fun facts” that’s included in each page. I think that this one made it to my son’s favorite books list." Read more

14 customers mention "Readability"10 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find the illustrations great and it's suitable for younger children.

"...The books are so easy and fun to read and I love the tidbits of wisdom that are sprinkled throughout the book...." Read more

"Easy to understanding and beautifully illustrated...." Read more

"...beautiful illustrations and is a nice, high quality book but boring for my little one because no story, just names of various fish, etc but still..." Read more

"...NOT this book - it’s PERFECT! Colorful, easy to read, non-controversial messages about ocean animals... I love it and so does my 6 month old, and..." Read more

5 customers mention "Story quality"3 positive2 negative

Customers have different views on the story quality. Some find it interesting and suitable for toddlers, while others feel it lacks a proper storytelling flow.

"...I read often to my Grandson and bought one for my new niece. So interesting." Read more

"...and is a nice, high quality book but boring for my little one because no story, just names of various fish, etc but still recommend as it’s well..." Read more

"...Has a story and also little facts on each page. I will definitely get all of this series of books!" Read more

"Awkward storytelling flow..." Read more

Great for baby's first beach trip, gift idea
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Great for baby's first beach trip, gift idea
I got this book for my almost 1-year-old daughter for our first trip to the beach. Love the tid bits of information included on each page and the variety of ocean animals covered. I paired it with a magnetic fishing board puzzle from Melissa and Doug for a cute ocean themed gift set - here's a link to the magnetic puzzle game: https://amzn.to/3n2U4X0
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
    Grandkids love this book, colorful. High quality.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024
    This book is exactly as it appears in the ads. The quality is good and sturdy and the images etc are beautiful. Would highly recommend!
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2019
    I bought this book for my early childhood program for babies & toddlers, as I like to give parents ideas and inspiration about books for their little one. This is one of the best ocean/beach themed books I've come across, ever. The illustrations are very colorful and easily recognizable (ie: the whale actually looks like a whale). But what I love most about this book is it gives the basic name to the animal, which is great for babies and very young toddlers, but then it gives a few fun and & easy facts about the animal that would be very interesting to a pre-schooler 2-5 yrs old. I highly recommend this one for your home library!!
    53 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2019
    My three year old fell in love with the Hello, World! books when we read the Dinosaur edition. After that he asked for more (the collection is located on the back of the book) and of course I had to get this one for him since he's in love with everything ocean related (thank you Baby Shark). The books are so easy and fun to read and I love the tidbits of wisdom that are sprinkled throughout the book. The book is visually stunning and so fun to read! Will add more of the Hello, World! books to our collection :)
    12 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
    Easy to understanding and beautifully illustrated. It’s a good idea for people to learn how important nature is to us and we need to take care of her.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
    Super cute book with nice pictures and age appropriate info for my 2 year old. We have many books from these series and he loves them
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
    Great book in a cute series. It isn't the most scientific, but it is interactive enough and simplified for very young children. It's a great way to introduce topics.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2020
    So, baby books are really hit or miss. You think something is great and then your baby finds it so boring. Maybe it’s good for an 18 month old but not a 5 month old, and you don’t know the best age range until you get the book. Now I have to do my book shopping online due to COVID, and I keep getting duds. NOT this book - it’s PERFECT! Colorful, easy to read, non-controversial messages about ocean animals... I love it and so does my 6 month old, and there are different sets of text to read as he gets older so it can grow with him developmentally - genius. I’m buying several more of these books by the same author, because they are a sure bet. Yay!
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  • Cindy N.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for older child with disability
    Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2025
    Love this book - great to find an informative board book for older children with disability. Nicely illustrated and durable.
  • Sonia Rodriguez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy resistente
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 9, 2024
    Igual que la descripcion
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  • Mrs Amy Shannon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wide range of sea life!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2024
    A lovely book that introduces a wide range of sea life to young children. I’ve used it as the kick off to an under the sea topic theme in my nursery class. Lovely words and gorgeous pictures.
  • DEB R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book!
    Reviewed in India on June 29, 2022
    Beautiful book with colourful illustrations!
  • Fernanda Mieta
    5.0 out of 5 stars COLEÇÃO EXCEPCIONAL
    Reviewed in Brazil on August 30, 2020
    MAIS UM LIVRO MARAVILHOSO DESTA COLEÇÃO.