Canan Özçelik’s new book, What Are Squirrel Babi and Monkey Maki Up To?, makes a valuable contribution to children’s literature by teaching kids the importance of play, nature, and friendship through an engaging story. Set in the warm atmosphere of the Forest of Love, the story follows the unforgettable adventures of Monkey Maki and Squirrel Babi in their daily lives.
In the book, Babi helps Maki break away from tablet games and engage in fun and educational activities in the real world, showing young readers the beauty of nature and the joy of living in the moment. The duo collects vegetables from the garden to prepare delicious snacks and then plays football, discovering the true meaning of games. This heartwarming tale emphasizes the value of friendship and cooperation, revealing to children that true friendship is a priceless treasure.
Emel Ece Koç brings color and joy to the book with her illustrations, successfully capturing the energetic and charming world of the characters on every page. With her fun drawings and the engaging storytelling, this book offers children an educational and delightful reading experience.
This book, in which Canan Özçelik explores themes of love and friendship, will make a wonderful gift for young readers and their families.
About Canan Özçelik:
A graduate of Selçuk University’s Faculty of Education in Preschool Teaching (2004), Canan Özçelik is currently a graduate student at Marmara University’s Institute of Educational Sciences.
