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Koko’s father can’t catch fish any longer because there doesn't seem to be enough left in the ocean due to all the plastic and garbage polluting it! Koko finds an old boat on the beach, repairs it and it comes alive! He goes out fishing with his new friend, the little boat. When he reels his fishing net in, it is mostly filled with plastic. Koko decides to try to clean up the ocean by taking as much rubbish out of it as he can. A huge storm is on its way! What will happen to Koko, his boat and his mission to clean up the ocean? This 36-page book has about 10 lines of text on each page and then a full-page illustration. The illustrations are unique. They are made up of images that look like they have been cut out and stuck onto the background so that they create a 3D effect. They are a special feature of the book. Children from about 3 years to 8 or 9 years will love this story, which has a message about the seriousness of caring for the environment.
Susan Gibbs, A LoveReading4Kids Ambassador
LoveReading4Kids Ambassador
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Koko and the Little Boat Synopsis
Available in kindle, hardback and paperback from Amazon.
Available from The Great British Bookshop.
Koko's father, a fisherman who was always able to catch enough fish to feed his family, grows tired and sick when the fish start to disappear. After discovering a small, abandoned boat which takes on a life of its own, Koko wants to help by fixing up the boat, venturing out to sea and catching lots of fish. Koko is disappointed by the amount of garbage in the water and decides to try to clean up as much of it as possible. When a storm blows in, Koko's determination and the magic of the little boat lead them both on a surprising and positive journey. Koko and the Little Boat is a story of determination and resilience. It fosters environmental awareness, emphasizes self-esteem and because the story and the illustrations are gender neutral, all children can immediately identify with Koko.
Koko's story was born of the unlikely, but intriguing cooperation of three artists from very different backgrounds - Ajay Mathur singer songwriter and musician born in India, residing in Switzerland, Rakesh Dayal artist and illustrator, born and living in India and Mary Lou von Wyl writer, born in the US, residing in Switzerland. The story was inspired by the message of resilience in Ajay Mathur's songs. Children ages 3 to 8 can relate to the vibrant illustrations and an unexpected, adventurous story with all of its ups and downs.
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