Hello

It says it's inspired by classical Chinese mythology, but that's kind of like Taco Bell saying that they are inspired by Mexican food. It's just not the same. The story felt very made-up to me, especially when the author tried to force it to relate to the entire world.......more

Based on the Chinese creation myth, Hello is a wonderful story of the creation of the world. Nuwa is the only person on earth and while she is happy to spend her time among the animals, creatures, and nature in the world, she gets lonely without anyone to say hello to. She creates a friend and then......more

This sweet and visually captivating creation myth storybook is a delight to look through. The artwork is stunning, with a beautifully chosen color palette and a distinctive style that I believe students will really appreciate. While the story itself carries a meaningful message, it feels somewhat di......more

I thought this was a wonderful book, a retelling/reimagining of the Chinese creation myth with bright dynamic illustrations with a message of communication, connection, human family. Themes: Creation Myths, Communication, We're All the Same/We're All Different Age range: Toddler-Elementary......more

I thought the illustrations in this were delightful. I know the traditional folklore tale was spun into a new direction, but children's books tend to do that (and it says it was inspired, not a full depiction), so I wasn't bothered too much by that.......more