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

Hello! (UK) / Counting Kindness (US)

1 boat…helping us on our way; 5 wishes…giving us hope; 10 friends… making us happy. Come with a family as they travel out of danger to a safe place and are shown all sorts of kindness along the way. This unique counting book is full of empathy and hope for all children, everywhere.

The book, published in 2020-21 by Otter-Barry Books and publishers in 10 countries, is illustrated by Barroux and endorsed by Amnesty International.

Illustrations by Barroux

10% of author royalties will be donated to Amnesty International UK Section to support human rights including those of child refugees.

Readings, activities & extras

Hollis reads Hello! (UK) on youtube
Q&A with Hollis & Barroux
How Barroux draws the bird
Activities for children
Activities for school and home by Hollis & Barroux

Credits: illustrator Barroux and UK publisher Otter-Barry Books. Music for drawing a bird by Alfie Gidley.

Events

  • Sat
    17
    May
    2025

    Young Families Meetup and Storytime with Penn Alumni - Author Hollis Kurman

    9:30-11:00 EST

    Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 6th Floor, Kislak Center Pavilion, Penn campus, Philadelphia Pa.

    On Saturday 17 May 2025 Hollis will do a Meetup and Storytime for young families at the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library of the University of Pennsylvania. She will read her book ‘Counting in Green: 10 Little Ways to Help Our Big Planet’ with Q&A and accompanying activities. 

    The event is co-sponsored by Penn Libraries, Penn Alumni Family Programs and the Association of Alumnae.

    Website of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library

     

     

     

     

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