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  • Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles (Children's Story Books, Sea Turtle Gifts, Moon Books for Kids, Child by Philippe Cousteau book cover
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Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles (Children's Story Books, Sea Turtle Gifts, Moon Books for Kids, Child

by Philippe Cousteau

A coastal community comes together for sea turtles

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    Praised by School Library Journal

    Praise for the book: “Delivers an eloquent environmental message while demonstrating how kids can change the wor...

AlbakiReads Editorial

A coastal community comes together for sea turtles

After moving to a new home and school by the South Carolina coast, Viv helps unite her community around protecting sea turtles. The story connects a child’s experience of settling into a new place with environmental activism, volunteering, and collective effort. Watercolor illustrations accompany the narrative, and the book also includes a letter to young activists and resources for learning more about sea turtles.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • A fit for children interested in sea turtles and coastal wildlife.
  • Suitable for families or classrooms seeking a picture book about community action and environmental care.
  • For young readers exploring themes of volunteering and activism.

Themes

Sea turtle conservationEnvironmental activismCommunity cooperationVolunteeringAdjusting to a new place

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Book overview

"Delivers an eloquent environmental message while demonstrating how kids can change the world through teamwork and perseverance." -- School Library Journal

A triumphant story of environmental activism, community, and friendship: Acclaimed activist Philippe Cousteau and renowned author Deborah Hopkinson team up to offer a story of the powerful difference young people can make in the world. Meet Viv, who has a new home and a new school by the sea and follow her as she finds her way in a new place and helps bring together a whole community to save the sea turtles of the South Carolina coast.

- Explores various important themes like activism, philanthropy, volunteerism, and more
- Features gorgeous watercolor illustrations that are colorful and engaging
- Includes a "Letter to Young Activists" from the author as well as resources to learn more about sea turtles.
- Meilo So is the esteemed illustrator of many books, including Water Sings Blue. Philippe Cousteau is an award-winning television host, producer, author, speaker, philanthropist, and social entrepreneur. Deborah Hopkinson is the author of many award-winning nonfiction books for young readers

Fans of Manfish and Water Sings Blue will also enjoy the inspiring storyline and stunning illustrations in Follow the Moon Home.

- Great family and classroom read-aloud book
- Books for kids ages 4-6
- Children's picture books for kindergarten through third grade
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