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"Here among the mangroves, as morning light greets the day, creatures peek, peer, and peep as they rise to work and play. All is well, say the mangroves All is well the creatures say But high above the mangroves thunderclouds head their way" Reimagining a classic nursery rhyme, Over in the Mangroves is an enchanting and multilayered picture book about the interconnected animals of the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that straddles India and Bangladesh. |
"A fun spin on the popular counting rhyme Over in the Meadow. Sweetly informative." - Kirkus
"An adorable, engaging read-aloud that introduces young readers to environmental conservation and its importance for everyone."
- Booklist