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Hello, Crayons!

And Other School Friends

Illustrated by Anna Clark and Daniel Clark
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About The Book

Introducing the dream team of school supplies, here to get you ready for school and calm any first-day jitters! This delightful board book is the perfect back-to-school read!

From crayons to paper
it’s the time of year
to meet new friends,
because school is near!


Perfect for your little one’s first day of school, meet the dream team of school supplies: a colorful cast of characters that includes crayons, pencil, paint set, ruler, and notebook! Friendly faces and familiar objects are waiting to make little readers feel welcome in their new classroom.

About The Author

Hannah Eliot

Hannah Eliot is a children’s book editor who lives in Vermont. Her favorite activities include editing (of course), writing, drawing, and spending time with her family!

About The Illustrators

Anna Clark

Anna Clark is one half of Pretend Friends, a creative studio based out of St. Louis, Missouri. She has worked with a variety of clients including Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Universal Studios Hollywood, Warner Bros., Welly, Cottage Door Press, Sourcebooks, Auzou, Duopress Labs, OwlCrate Jr., Ravensburger, and Oishei Children’s Hospital. Visit her online at WeArePretendFriends.com.

Daniel Clark

Daniel Clark is one half of Pretend Friends, a creative studio based out of St. Louis, Missouri. He’s worked with clients like Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Oishei Children’s Hospital. Visit him online at IAmDanielClark.com and WeArePretendFriends.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Little Simon (June 25, 2024)
  • Length: 16 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781665952507

Raves and Reviews

“…bright, bubbly board book turns school supplies in friendly characters…”

– School Library Journal, 8/1/24

“A sweet and useful way to empower young readers to have ownership over the supplies that will help them reach their dreams.”

– School Library Journal, 8/1/24

“…would shine as a read-aloud or as an independent read for children to point out letters, numbers, and colors.”

– School Library Journal, 8/1/24

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