Hollis Kurman

Contamos Contando (MX/LATAM)

“A gorgeous book that celebrates how simple acts of kindness can uphold the right to safety.”

Nicky Parker Head of Amnesty International UK's literature and publishing programme

“May this wonderful, simple book have wings to fly and melt the hearts that doubt its message.”

Rosemary Wells Award-winning children’s book author-illustrator of Max and Ruby series

“In simple, appropriate, accessible terms, A Counting Book of Kindnesses helps today’s children understand the welcome that tomorrow’s refugees will need.”

Kenneth Roth Former Executive Director, Human Rights Watch

“Humanity can hardly be put into words. It appears when we act, stand up for others. Hallo! shows what small gestures can mean for people on the run: the feeling of belonging and the hope for a better future.”

Peter Ruhenstroth-Bauer, UNO-Flüchtlingshilfe UNO refugee aid (German UNHCR)

Contamos Contando

🇲🇽 Edición Mexicana/Latinoamericana

Published by Ediciones Castillo / Macmillan Education, Mexico, publication 2022.

¿Qué pasaría si nuestro hogar se volviera aterrador y tuviéramos que huir?

Toma mi mano y cuenta hasta diez, juntos estaremos mejor… otra vez.

Hollis lee ¡Hola! (en inglés)

Reviews & Endorsements

Kate Greenaway Medal nominee Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2021, "outstanding book in terms of illustration"

Northern Lights Book Award winner Winner in the concept category Counting

UNO refugee aid (German UNHCR) "Humanity can hardly be put into words. It appears when we act, stand up for others. Hallo! shows what small gestures can mean for people on the run: the feeling of belonging and the hope for a better future."

Books for Topics - July Book of the Month "A unique counting book that's full of empathy and hope"

Books for Keeps Editor's Choice & 5-star review "the perfect starting point for conversations about this important topic"

Staff Pick for July 2020 on Love Reading 4 Kids

Book of the Week on Peters Books "a perfect situation book and also a lovely read"