Hector and Hummingbird - by Nicholas John Frith (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In the mountains of Peru, friends Hector the bear and Hummingbird the hummingbird spend most of their time together, doing the same things, and Hector has had just about enough of it--or has he? Includes a list of animals hidden in the illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>From bright new talent Nicholas John Frith, a story of friendship between a very chatty hummingbird and a bear who just wants a little peace and quiet.<p></p>Hector the bear has a big problem: His friend Hummingbird just won't be quiet! Whether Hector's trying to enjoy a snack, get a good scratch against a tree, or take a nap, Hummingbird's always buzzing around, asking too many questions. The pair have always been best friends, but will Hector ever find peace and quiet with Hummingbird around?<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Hector is a bear with a problem. His best friend, Hummingbird, is just SO NOISY! Worse still, Hummingbird won't stop copying him. Whatever Hector wants to do, Hummingbird wants to do it too -- really, really LOUDLY. <p/>Poor Hector. Will he ever find a<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>* The tale is simple and universal, the setting is fresh, and it all works. Lovely. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews, </i>starred review * Frith, in a terrific debut, writes with a light touch and an astute ear, making what could have been a familiar odd couple story feel fresh and new. -- <i>Publishers Weekly, </i>starred review<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Nicholas John Frith is the author and illustrator of <i>Hector and Hummingbird</i> and <i>Hello, Mr. Dodo!</i>. He grew up in the Chiltern Hills in England and went to school just around the corner from the home of Roald Dahl. Having spent many years traveling the world, from Kuala Lumpur to Chile, Nicholas is now drawing from his experiences to create picture books that bring those places to life for young readers. He draws inspiration from anything and everything, but he particularly enjoys drawing food and animals, sometimes both at once. He lives and works on the coast of Dorset, England. <br/> Nicholas John Frith is the author and illustrator of <i>Hector and Hummingbird</i> and <i>Hello, Mr. Dodo!</i>. He grew up in the Chiltern Hills in England and went to school just around the corner from the home of Roald Dahl. Having spent many years traveling the world, from Kuala Lumpur to Chile, Nicholas is now drawing from his experiences to create picture books that bring those places to life for young readers. He draws inspiration from anything and everything, but he particularly enjoys drawing food and animals, sometimes both at once. He lives and works on the coast of Dorset, England.
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