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FOLKTALES AND NURSERY RHYMES
Wang, Viola

Hello: How Nüwa Created the World

40 pp. | Little Bee | February, 2024 | Trade ISBN 978-1-49981-492-7 $18.99 | Ebook ISBN 9781499814934 $9.99
(2) K-3 This story (inspired by the Chinese myth of Nüwa, who crafted humankind) takes readers and listeners on a journey back to a time "when the world was still young," with Nüwa as the sole inhabitant yearning for a simple yet profound thing: someone to say "hello" to. After reaching out to the creatures around her with no response, she felt sad and "cried for three whole days," creating a gigantic puddle around her. She then molds a new friend from the mud, and they greet each other with a heartfelt "hello." Nüwa continues, creating more friends who spread across the world, building "homes and farms and cities" and raising their own families. This leads to a double-page spread with people saying "hello," each in a different language. The concise narrative beautifully conveys Nüwa's longing for companionship. The illustrations, rendered in bold neon colors, particularly a vibrant pink, bring this world playfully to life. This heartwarming and visually captivating book emphasizes the significance of reaching out and forging connections and underscores the enduring importance of communication and community.
Reviewer: Weileen Wang | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2024

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