Hello
Some stories don’t need words to make their meaning clear—and some friendships can transcend barriers.
A wordless picture book shows that the power of friendship and communicating can span across the galaxies.
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Author, Illustrator: Aiko Ikegami
Aiko Ikegami was born in Tokyo. She's always loved drawing, painting, and creating stories. After receiving a PhD in Pharmacology and working as a neuropharmacologist, she decided to follow her heart and make picture books. She lives in Ohio.
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Awards
- LITA Golden Duck Notable Picture Book
- Kirkus Best Children's Books
Reviews
The Horn Book Magazine
“This almost-wordless story of friendship and separation shows a small alien making its way to Earth. . . .In a wistful, open-ended conclusion the small alien fiends the perfect way to send a message back to its new very-long-distance friend: the one-word grand gesture of celestial ‘Hello.’”—The Horn Book Magazine
School Library Journal
“This book does a wonderful job of demonstrating and capturing the beauty and wonder of unique friendships. Out of this world!”—School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
“Although wordless, this deftly expresses our simple need to build connections that can endure across a galaxy.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews