Hello, Mr. Dodo!

Written and illustrated by Nicholas John Frith

A girl befriends a doughnut-loving dodo. Can she keep him secret?

6.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 242 ratings

32 pages· 525 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD520L

$17.99Save 6%

In stock. Also at Amazon.

Bookroo's summary

Martha, a bird enthusiast, discovers a dodo in the woods behind her house. This doughnut-loving bird becomes her secret friend. But as word spreads, Martha faces the challenge of keeping Mr. Dodo safe from the curious town. Can she protect her rare friend, or will she have to say goodbye? Dive into a tale of friendship, secrecy, and the lengths one will go to preserve a special bond.

From the publisher

Martha loves birds, so one day when she meets and makes friends with a Dodo, a species supposed to be extinct, in the woods behind her house, she resolves to keep him secret to keep him safe–but sometimes it is hard to keep a big secret.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 525
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD520L

Themes & topics

Books about friendship Books about science and nature Books about human-animal relationships Books about secrets Books about dodos

What readers & critics say

Reviews

6.5

out of 7

6.5

“If my three-year-old was going to that famous desert island where you only get three books, she might choose to bring this one twice. I like the book a lot, but it's her love for it that really pushes it over the top for me. The story is fun and engaging--maybe a little lacking for me, but like I said, she loves it. We agree completely, however, on the illustrations: they're an explosion of color that effectively blends a vintage style with a modern color palate. Each page contains the perfect amount of text--something else that matters to me.”

Lauren Hancock

Trusted reviewer

The author & illustrator