German review of Hallo! from Yanthara
September 26, 2023
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“… also nice for older children, as the 10 kindnesses and the theme of escape also invite conversation.”
“… also nice for older children, as the 10 kindnesses and the theme of escape also invite conversation.”
“A positive and simple introduction to the need for conservation for the very young.”
“We could involve children by turning a “duty” into a game and capture their attention with green practices and daily habits designed to save the planet.”
“With you, we restore nature!”
“Because every small action can make a big difference.”
“An empathetic, humane and kind antidote to xenophobic rhetoric.”
“Without lecturing or pointing fingers, and with very little text, Hollis Kurman describes how the family arrives in the new country and meets lovely people along the way.”
“So much scope for discussion in this story. The plight of this family is hard for very young children to grasp, but the opportunities to explore feelings around the subject are immense.”
Counting in Green and Hello! paperback both included in overview of best new additions to the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education library.
“It is wise to treat children like the future leaders that they will be. Which is why we are recommending this book as a must read…”