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Books in Say Hello series

  • Hello, Florida!

    Martha Zschock

    Board book (Commonwealth Editions, March 5, 2013)
    In this board book from best-selling children's author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock, a parent and child alligator explore the wonders of the Sunshine State. From the panhandle to the Florida keys, from the gulf coast to the Atlantic Ocean, the pair enjoy the sun, the sand, and the surf. They visit amusement parks, water ski, and cheer on nine sports teams! All the treasures of Florida are here, from pink flamingos to pelicans, from orange groves to the Everglades. Parents and their children will love reading this rhyming story together, again and again. For ages 2-5.
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  • Hello, Rhode Island!

    Martha Zschock

    Board book (Commonwealth Editions, Sept. 6, 2011)
    Welcome to Rhode Island! Parent and child Rhode Island Red Chickens tour the Ocean State in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Rhode Island! join the pair as they visit the Roger Williams Park Zoo, the Green Animals Topiary Garden, and the Beavertail Lighthouse. Along the way they ride the Flying Horse Carousel in Watch Hill, play on Narragansett Beach, celebrate July 4th in Bristol, and see the amazing WaterFire in Providence! For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
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  • Hello, New Orleans!

    Martha Zschock

    Board book (Commonwealth Editions, Nov. 30, 2011)
    Welcome to New Orleans! Follow parent and child pelicans as they take a tour of the Crescent City together. From the French Quarter to the Garden District, along the Mississippi and across Lake Ponchartrain, join the pelicans as they listen to music at Preservation Hall, celebrate Mardi Gras, and eat jambalaya and gumbo. Visit the Audubon Zoo and City Park, ride a St. Charles Avenue streetcar, and cheer the Saints. Along the way take a swamp tour, visit a plantation, and even ride on a steamboat! These feathered tour guides will remind children and their loved ones of their own great visit to New Orleans.Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
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  • Hello, National Parks!

    Martha Zschock

    Board book (Commonwealth Editions, June 7, 2016)
    Welcome to the National Park! Parent and child eagles visit America’s national parks and public lands in children's author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's latest board book Hello, National Parks! Packed with details for the youngest travelers, the book takes little readers from the Statue of Liberty in the east to the Golden Gate in the west, from the Grand Canyon to Cape Cod National Seashore to the Everglades and to Hawaii Volcanoes. Along the way, budding Junior Rangers will begin to develop an appreciation for our country’s history, animals, and beauty! For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
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  • Hello, Boston!

    Martha Zschock

    Board book (Commonwealth Editions, July 1, 2009)
    Welcome to Boston! Follow a parent and child duck as they explore the state capital of Massachusetts and New England's largest city. From Beacon Hill to the Old North Church, they learn about the city's history. They visit museums, run in the marathon, and eat some great New England food at Quincy Market. Of course, they cheer for New England's wonderful and winning sports teams! Whether riding on the T, watching the duck boats, or enjoying July 4th fireworks, our feathered tour guides will remind children and loved ones of a great visit to Boston.Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
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  • Hello, Washington DC!

    Martha Zschock

    Board book (Commonwealth Editions, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Welcome to Washington, D.C.! In this board book from best-selling children's author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock, a parent and child eagle explore our Nation's Capital. This is a short tour of the great sites for very young children, who are treated to a personal visit to the White House, a look at the majestic Capitol Building, and a walk up the Washington Monument. Other great sites are here to explore as well, including the National Air and Space Museum and, of course, the zoo. For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
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  • Hello, Philadelphia!

    Martha Zschock

    Board book (Commonwealth Editions, Sept. 6, 2011)
    Welcome to Philadelphia! Follow parent and child eagles as they tour the City of Brotherly Love. Join the pair as they see Benjamin Franklin, play in Fairmount Park, and even eat a cheesesteak at the market. Along the way they admire murals, visit museums, and cheer on Philadelphia's sports teams. Best of all, they learn about the founding of our country―from the U.S. Constitution, to the American Flag and the Liberty Bell! Our feathered tour guides will remind children and their loved ones of their own great trip to PhiladelphiaBestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
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  • Hello, New Hampshire!

    Martha Day Zschock

    Board book (Commonwealth Editions, May 8, 2018)
    Welcome to New Hampshire! Parent and child snowshoe hares tour New Hampshire in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, New Hampshire! join the pair as they boat on the lakes, ride the Cog Railway Train, and explore the rocks of Polar Caves! Along the way, visit historic Portsmouth, meet animals at the farm, and hike or ski in the mountains! For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
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  • Hello, Night Sky!

    Martha Day Zschock

    Board book (Commonwealth Editions, May 8, 2018)
    Welcome to the night sky! Parent and child owls tour the night sky in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Night Sky! you can join the pair as they look at the stars through a telescope and take a pretend rocket ship ride into space where they walk on the moon and zoom past planets. After “returning to earth,” they continue to explore the night sky while chasing fireflies, enjoying fireworks, looking for signs of nocturnal animals during a moon-lit walk and visiting a planetarium! For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
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  • Hello, Las Vegas!

    Martha Day Zschock

    Board book (Commonwealth Editions, Oct. 8, 2019)
    Welcome to Las Vegas! Parent and child coyotes visit Las Vegas in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Las Vegas! join the pair as they explore all around the city of Las Vegas, Nevada. For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
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  • Hello, Cape Cod!

    Martha Zschock

    Board book (Commonwealth Editions, July 1, 2009)
    After Commonwealth Editions best-selling author Martha Day Zschock created ten books for the "Journey Around" series, she focused her trademark artistry, whimsy, and feeling for place and created a new board book series about favorite places in New England and beyond. Hello, Cape Cod! takes children and the parents who read to them along Cape Cod, with its many fun and sometimes tasty attractions. A resident of Orleans on Cape Cod and a former third-grade teacher in the Barnstable school system, Zschock is perfectly tuned in to what young people find most engaging in her own backyard. For ages 2-5.
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  • Hello, Adirondacks!

    Martha Zschock

    Board book (Commonwealth Editions, Nov. 26, 2013)
    In this board book from bestselling children's author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock, a parent and child bear explore The Adirondacks, upper New York State's 6 million acres of wild beauty and cultural significance. Join them as they discover mountains, lakes, and forests. Come along as they meet some new friend: moose, deer, fox, coyotes and all kinds of birds. They have fun-filled days all year round—hiking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, skiing, snowshoeing, and camping under the stars. They see Olympic Center, the Great Camps, and the sights in Glens Falls and Fort Ticonderoga too! For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
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