Counting in Green

Name: Counting in Green
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SKU: 9781913074166
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Ten Little Ways to Save our Big Planet

By Hollis Kurman

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Counting in Green by Hollis Kurman is a delightful children's book that creatively combines counting with an exploration of the natural world. As young readers count from one to ten, they are introduced to various aspects of nature, including animals and plants, all illustrated in vibrant green hues. This engaging story fosters a love for both numbers and the environment in a charming and educational manner.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're looking for a charming tale that combines counting with a focus on environmental themes. Perfect for young readers, it invites exploration of green concepts through engaging illustrations and simple text, fostering both learning and a love for the planet.

Counting in Green

A positive and simple introduction to the vital need for conservation, for young children

Description

A positive and simple introduction to the vital need for conservation, for young children.

What can we do when Mother Earth needs our help? From one to ten, we’re counting green to keep our planet safe and clean.

From one new tree and two breezy bicycle wheels to seven beach pick-ups, nine wild flowers, and ten friendly neighbours, follow a group of children as they discover how every small action can make a big difference and help to save our Earth.

Illustrated with the simplicity, warmth, and charm for which Barroux is famous, Counting in Green is an inspirational picture book. It encourages young children and their families to push for change and keep our planet safe and secure for all living things.

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Counting in Green by Hollis Kurman, complemented by Barroux's illustrations, is praised for its simplicity, charm, and inspiring message encouraging children to engage in environmental conservation. Reviewers highlight its educational and empowering narrative, which presents eco-friendly actions in an accessible manner, making it suitable for young readers. The book's illustrations are described as vibrant and captivating, adding depth to its straightforward text and motivating children to think creatively about helping the planet.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913074166

Publisher: Otter-Barry Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Otter-Barry Books

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Illustrated by Stephane Barroux

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Hollis Kurman

About the Author

Hollis Kurman writes poetry and children’s stories. Hello! A Counting Book of Kindnesses, illustrated by Barroux and published by Otter-Barry Books, was Hollis’ debut picture book. Her poems, one nominated for a Pushcart Prize, have been published in multiple journals. When not writing, Hollis moderates literary events and is Chairperson of the Ivy Circle Netherlands; member of the Fulbright Board NL; Founder of the Human Rights Watch NL Committee and member of HRW Women’s Rights Advisory Council. She was born in New York but lives in an old canal house in Amsterdam with her Dutch husband and their two children.

Barroux was born in Paris and grew up in Morocco. He is the author and illustrator of many books, published all over the world, and children in need are a special theme of his. From the 2005 Enfantasie Award to the English PEN Award and the Prix Médecins Sans Frontières in 2015, he has won numerous honours and awards. His books include Line of Fire with Michael Morpurgo, and Alpha with Bessora, as well as picture books for younger children including Where's the Elephant? Barroux lives in Paris.