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The Emerald Forest
Brief Description
Life in the forest canopy changes drastically for Orangutan and her family when the tree-cutters move in and their home is destroyed. Where can they live? But for this little family—and hopefully, others—on the tropical island of Sumatra, there are human friends working for their survival...
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Format: Paperback / softback
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A powerful and moving picture book showing how wildlife campaigners can help endangered Orangutans
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Description
Life in the forest canopy changes drastically for Orangutan and her family when the tree-cutters move in and their home is destroyed. Where can they live? But for this little family—and hopefully, others—on the tropical island of Sumatra, there are human friends working for their survival and safety.
The Emerald Forest is described as "a beautiful, lyrical and moving story of Orangutan, her growing family and the vivid forest in which they live." Books That Help
"The jewel-like illustrations are gorgeous." Reading Zone
"This beautifully told and illustrated story works on many levels." Bookwagon
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781915659545
Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 August 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Otter-Barry Books
Illustration: Illustrations, color
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Karin Littlewood
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 275.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Catherine Ward has been working in primary schools since 2008. After joining SCBWI the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators she graduated from the Golden Egg Academy picture book programme in 2019. She is passionate about wildlife conservation, with a special interest in the endangered orangutans of Sumatra. The Emerald Forest is her debut picture book. She lives in Leicestershire.
Karin Littlewood is one of Britain's most distinguished illustrators, celebrated for her beautiful and atmospheric paintings and sensitive character portrayal. Born and brought up in Yorkshire, she now lives in north London. Her many published books include the classic picture book The Colour of Home (with Mary Hoffman), the international bestseller, Immi, and most recently Saving Hanno, with Miriam Halahmy.
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