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Book SynopsisPraise forHello Humpback!, the inaugural title in the First West Coast Booksseries:
Graceful, well-constructed rhymes pair with First Nations artist Vickers's crisp, luminous scenes It's a gorgeous glimpse of the distinctive landscapes and creatures of the Northwest, and it will enchant residents and nonlocalsalike.
starred review,PublishersWeekly
With vibrant illustrations and a glossy tactile finish, this sturdy board book introduces babies and toddlers to a kaleidoscope of colours and the rhythm of changing seasons on the West Coast.Sockeye Silver, Saltchuck Bluefollows the shifting spectrum of the Pacific Northwest including the quiet grey rain of winter, the verdant growth of spring, the jewel red tones of tart summer huckleberries and the shimmering scales of a spawning sockeye salmon as it turns from silver to red in fall. LikeHello Humpback!andOne Eagle Soaring, this board book will be sure to enthrall the very youngest readers while introducing the delights of the naturalworld.