Hello, World! Kids' Guides: Exploring Sharks

Ages 3 to 7, Grades P to 2

The best-selling Hello, World! board book series expands into picture books, for Hello, World! kids who are ready for the next step.

Kids who love sharks will enjoy this lively, fact-filled, illustrated tour of the world’s oceans, with engaging information on every page:

  •  Fascinating details about favorite sharks, from whale sharks to mini sharks, plus information about prehistoric sharks, shark relationships with other animals, and careers helping sharks that kids can aspire to.

  • Statistics about each shark, with information about size, location, swimming speed, lifespan, and more.

  •  A question on each page that asks the reader to think about sharks in relation to themselves, such as “If you were a shark, what kind of tail would you want?” and “What ways can you think of to help protect sharks?”

Hello, World! readers who have moved up to picture books and any kids who love science and ocean creatures will find many captivating hours of learning and inspiration in the launch of this exciting new series.

Series Overview: Hello, World! Kids’ Facts series:

Exploring the Solar System - summer 2022

Exploring Sharks - summer 2022

Exploring Dinosaurs - spring 2023

Exploring Insects - spring 2023

About the Author

JILL McDONALD is a Missouri-based illustrator and designer whose cheery and colorful art can be found on clothing, fabric, bedding, stationery, puzzles, games, and in a variety of books for babies and toddlers. See more of her work at jillmcdonalddesign.com and follow her on Instagram at @missjillmcdonald.

Author Residence: Kansas City, MO