Candace Savage is the author of numerous internationally acclaimed books on subjects ranging from natural history and science to popular culture. She is the author of the best-selling natural history titles Bird Brains: The Intelligence of Crows, Ravens, Magpies and Jays and Prairie: A Natural History, for which she won two Saskatchewan Book Awards and a Gold Medal from ForeWord Magazine in 2004. She is also a frequent contributor to numerous periodicals, including Canadian Geographic. She lives in Saskatoon, SK.

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CHELSEA O’BYRNE is a freelance illustrator and art instructor based in Vancouver, BC. She graduated from Emily Carr University with a BFA in illustration. She has also illustrated Hello, Crow! written by Candace Savage, and Marisa and the Mountains, written by George M. Johnson.

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“[Hello, Crow!] is a wonderful way to introduce young readers to the natural world that lurks just outside their windows.”
—Globe Books

“Both tells and shows us an antidote to Richard Louv's 'nature-deficit disorder' in this satisfying picture book...A gift for the nature shelf.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“A verdant and engaging read-aloud, perfect for budding naturalists.”
—School Library Journal

“A wonderful book about crows, nature, being present, and paying attention.”
—Book Riot

“A charming story that gently nudges children to explore outside and pay attention to nature’s endless delights, Hello, Crow! is delightful in every way.”—Books to Borrow, Books to Buy

“Kids will get a chuckle out of Franny's absent-mindedness and adults may recognize a young dreamer in their life….younger readers and animal lovers... will find the ending quite satisfying. Gift this one to the budding naturalist or misunderstood dreamer in your life!”
—A Mom's Spare Time