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Our World: Türkiye

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CA$12.99
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ISBN: 9798888593790

CA$12.99
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Written by Emrah Güler
Illustrated by Deniz Üçbaşaran

“This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting” – School Library Journal

Günaydin! Let’s spend a day in Türkiye. Eat fresh simit and plums, play yakantop, and read stories inside coffee cups. Even learn words in Turkish with pronunciation guides throughout the story.

*Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series
*Written by Turkish author and illustrator Emrah Güler and Deniz Üçbaşaran
*Extended endmatter offers a further glimpse into life in Türkiye

More Details

  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 6.5 in
  • Page Count: 20 pages
  • Age Range: 12 to 36 Months

Awards & Accolades

★"Authentically crafted by a Turkish writer and illustrator, this title exudes cultural accuracy and care... A must-have for library collections everywhere" – School Library Journal, starred review

About the Contributors

Written by - Emrah Güler
Emrah Güler is a writer and journalist from Türkiye who has been writing professionally for 25 years. He is the founding partner of a digital media agency, creating strategy and tailoring content to cultural institutions, film industry, and civil society. Emrah has worked closely with disadvantaged groups including refugees, the LGBTQ+ community, women, children, and minorities. He graduated from the Children’s Book Academy, is a member of SCBWI, and is also one of the authors of UN Women’s recent initiative Awake Not Sleeping, a collection of 25 stories reimagining fairy tales.
Illustrated by - Deniz Üçbaşaran
Born in Istanbul, Türkiye, Deniz Üçbaşaran moved to İzmir after completing her university education. She has been working as a freelance illustrator for many years and has dozens of children's books, some of which have won awards. Deniz shares life with a garden, trees, flowers, books, and cats. In recent years, she has also embarked on new artistic adventures in her ceramics workshop.