Hello, Sun!

A Seuss Studios Book

By Lala Watkins

Hardcover

Published on Jan 7, 2025 | 48 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 2
Ages 3–7

Inspired by never-before-seen sketches by Dr. Seuss, creator Lala Watkins builds a bright and playful story about a worm in this brand-new beginning reader that is the first in the Seuss Studios line of Beginner Books.

If you could play with the sun, what would you do? Would you sing? Dance? Play hide-and-seek?

Join Norbit the Worm, his friends, and the sun itself as they spend a day doing everything they can think of, from swimming and hiking to blowing bubbles and watching the clouds drift by! By encouraging imaginative play, Hello, Sun! keeps kids entertained as they learn to read.

Seuss Studios is a new line of Beginner Books with original stories and art from emerging authors and illustrators. Every Seuss Studios story was inspired by never-before seen sketches from the Dr. Seuss archives, which you can find in the back of each book! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, Beginner Books make learning to read FUN!

★ "[A] joyful exploration of play that will delight fans of Mo Willems. This title is perfect for solo beginning readers and group read-alouds. A must purchase for all libraries, with an engaging plot and art for those just starting to learn to read." —School Library Journal, starred review

"Say hello to a relatable and rewarding early reader!" —Kirkus Reviews

"[A] good-natured, serviceable book for newly emergent readers to tackle on their own." —Booklist

ISBN 9780593646212 (Hardcover)
Published on Jan 7, 2025
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Dimensions 6-1/2 x 9
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2

ISBN 9780593646229 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Jan 7, 2025
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Dimensions 6-1/2 x 9
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2

Lala Watkins

Lala Watkins is an author-illustrator extraordinaire whose work is like a summer pool party and everyone’s invited! She graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design and Interactive Communications from Ringling College of Art & Design. Her books have received numerous starred reviews, been selected as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard choice, and received a Children’s Africana Honor. She is the author and illustrator of Hello, Sun! and the illustrator of Scarecited on the First Day of School, Sankofa, and Bus Stop, among others. She is also an experienced presenter and workshop leader at conferences for organizations such as SCBWI and the Highlights Foundation.