{"product_id":"the-emerald-forest-hardcover","title":"The Emerald Forest - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCatherine Ward\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKarin Littlewood\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrangutan and her family live in a vast emerald forest, bursting with life. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e She teaches her babies what food to eat, how to swing through trees, how to build a sleeping nest. Life is good... until one day a monstrous machine tears Orangutan's tree from the ground. The family have to leave the emerald forest - but where can they go to? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This powerful and moving picture book is set in tropical Sumatra, an island that has lost almost half its rainforest cover in recent years. The story graphically describes the reactions of an orangutan family to the destruction of their age-old home, but also shows how wildlife campaigners are bringing hope for the future.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatherine Ward\u003c\/b\u003e has been working in primary schools since 2008. After joining SCBWI - the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators - she graduated from the Golden Egg Academy picture book program in 2019. She is passionate about wildlife conservation, with a special interest in the endangered orangutans of Sumatra. \u003ci\u003eThe Emerald Forest\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut picture book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKarin Littlewood\u003c\/b\u003e is one of Britain's most distinguished illustrators, celebrated for her beautiful and atmospheric paintings and sensitive character portrayal. Born and brought up in Yorkshire, she now lives in north London. Her many published books include\u003ci\u003e The Colour of Home\u003c\/i\u003e (with Mary Hoffman) and \u003ci\u003eImmi's Gift\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 10.94 x 9.45 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 11, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42695988019263,"sku":"9781913074142","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/1d3cdb75710748cd1bd6dd026deebf55.webp?v=1765005801","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-emerald-forest-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}