Hello Twins

by Charlotte Voake

Book Overview

From acclaimed author-illustrator Charlotte Voake comes a sprightly tale about twins that doubles as an ode to individuality - and a celebration of sibling bonds. Hello, Charlotte! Hello, Simon! Charlotte and Simon are twins, but they couldn't be more different. Charlotte likes to build things, and Simon likes to knock things down. Simon likes to draw shapes and patterns over and over again, and Charlotte likes to copy the numbers on the clock. Charlotte...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763630039
• ISBN13: 9780763630034
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.9" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 2 to 5 years

Customer Reviews

Great gift idea for twins

My twins love this book. The illustrations are colorful and cheery and the text actually fits them well. This is the first book about girl-boy twins that I have encountered, and since people frequently refer to my twins as "The Twins", they were instantly interested in a book called "Hello Twins". While there is little character development and the text is simplistic, the book does cover a wide range of activities that toddlers can relate to (building towers, knocking them down, staring out the window). It does a good job capturing the everyday activities of toddlers (twin toddlers!). In effect, the book is less about Simon and Charlotte and more about what they do. So, the underlying message and conclusion about them loving each other despite their differences is not really supported throughout the text in a meaningful way. It is always fun to find a book that applies to your own children. So, I really enjoy it. That said, I do not know if this book would be as interesting for parents of singletons (unless, of course, they were purchasing it for a friend who has twins of their own).