Jane & Me Koala Family (the Jane Goodall Institute)

Explore the eucalyptus forest of eastern Australia from the comfort of your own home with this lively, interactive tall finger puppet board book. Meet the koalas who live there and learn about their lives in the wild. Discover what they eat, how mama koalas carry their babies, and some of the other animals they might come in contact with in a fun and educational finger puppet book designed for curious little readers. Wiggle the plush hand puppet to make the koala bear in the story come alive.

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When children learn about animals and the environment, they begin to understand that everything is connected--and that they can make a difference in this world. The Jane Goodall children's books plant seeds for understanding, love, care, and most importantly, hope. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the Jane Goodall Institute. The Jane & Me brand is also a member of 1% for the Planet--a global network whose members contribute at least one percent of their annual sales to environmental causes.

• The adorable built-in finger-puppet encourages interactive finger play and helps develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Thick, board pages perfect for little hands to actively participate in storytime.
• Lively illustrations and a stuffed finger puppet help keep little girls and boys engaged throughout.
• Babies and toddlers learn best when they are playing, especially when their grown-ups are in on the fun.
• Small trim perfect for little readers.

Jaye Garnett believes that kids are smarter than we give them credit for! So when he writes books for children, he uses rich content that will spark curiosity and build their vocabulary. If a child wants to learn more about something after reading his book, he considers that a WIN!When Jaye isn't inspiring young minds, you might find him in a lighthouse. He is trying to visit every historic lighthouse in the U.S. He'd love to live in a lighthouse, but his spousal unit prefers to just admire them. For now.(psssst! Jaye Garnett is actually a pen name for the Cottage Door Press team who worked on this book.)Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children's books. Our books are designed to spark curiosity in the littlest readers and fan the flames of lifelong learning. We understand children deserve our respect. That's why we always select artwork and stories that encourage caregivers to "read up" to their little ones--exploring interests together, learning together, and giving their young minds room to grow.We also believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautifully reflected in the stories they read.To bring these beautiful stories to life, our diverse and talented staff collaborates with authors and illustrators from all backgrounds and nationalities. We have also partnered with multicultural brands and literacy organizations to make sure our books reflect and reach as many little ones as possible.

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