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Hector's New Home: Teaching eco-conscious children how to care for our oceans (Hector's Adventures Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Charlotte Ede (Author), Richie Prior (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
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In this informative book about plastic and other pollution in our oceans, children will learn about the impact humanity is having on our fragile marine eco-system. This fantastically educational book will inform eco-conscious children about how our actions have an impact on our oceans and what we can do to help. Did you know:

-By 2050 there could be more plastic in the sea than fish!
-Plastic pollution can now be found on every beach in the world!
-Every day approximately 8 million pieces of plastic pollution find their way into our oceans!

Hector's New Home aims to educate children from an early age about the issues our marine life is facing, in a way that empowers them to make changes and help #saveouroceans

Because Hector's New Home makes the children the heroes, young readers will feel motivated to follow our 'Top 5 Tips For Children Who Want To Save The Oceans', included for free at the end of the book. The tips are a collection of easy-to-follow instructions that even small children can help out with! This is a fantastic book for children at the start of their eco-journey. So dive-in to this incredible story, about a little Hermit crab looking for his new home!

Hector's New Home is a heart-warming, adventurous and educational story about a little Hermit crab who outgrows his shell. He meets two children, Michael and Daisy, who become the heroes of the story and join Hector on his quest to find a new home. This story aims to emphasize how children can play a part in looking after our environment - oceans in particular - and empowers them to do so. Even with the obstacles of finding discarded rubbish, the team work together to find Hector a new home, and have a great adventure in the process!

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    Baby - 8 years
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    47 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Publication date
    July 25, 2020
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08BCQK6ZB
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 25, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5908 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 47 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 37 ratings

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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 out of 5
37 global ratings
MUST HAVE! Adorable illustration that bring great awareness
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MUST HAVE! Adorable illustration that bring great awareness
My 4yo is so in love with Hector! We’ve been reading it day and night upon her request, which was unexpected during day time. She even told her friends that Hector is her bff ( I had a tough time repeating myself to everyone that we don’t have a crab pet) . It must be the adorable illustration! Thank you for such a wonderful and simple book that bring great awareness to children of all ages !
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5.0 out of 5 stars MUST HAVE! Adorable illustration that bring great awareness
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020
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My 4yo is so in love with Hector! We’ve been reading it day and night upon her request, which was unexpected during day time. She even told her friends that Hector is her bff ( I had a tough time repeating myself to everyone that we don’t have a crab pet) . It must be the adorable illustration! Thank you for such a wonderful and simple book that bring great awareness to children of all ages !
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5.0 out of 5 stars MUST HAVE! Adorable illustration that bring great awareness
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020
My 4yo is so in love with Hector! We’ve been reading it day and night upon her request, which was unexpected during day time. She even told her friends that Hector is her bff ( I had a tough time repeating myself to everyone that we don’t have a crab pet) . It must be the adorable illustration! Thank you for such a wonderful and simple book that bring great awareness to children of all ages !
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Maria V
5.0 out of 5 stars Hector’s New Home
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2020
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Very good book to show kids the importance of taking care of the ocean and our beaches, keeping them clean. Perfect to bring on a beach holiday. Easy to read with a good vocabulary and nice smooth adventure. Good tips about recycling easy to follow.
I recommend this book to everyone who wants their kids to be eco-conscious.
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Madhura
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect story to teach kids to save ocean/animals!
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2020
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What a wonderful story book to make kids aware of why should we keep ocean and surroundings clean. Just loved the idea of bringing this topic through a story. My son loved the story and wanted to share with his friends too to save Hector's home :)
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Luce Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2020
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I received this book today. The vivid pages keeps my 4yr old's attention and she loved the short story about Hector's adventure. Adorable book to help remind kids to help keep beaches and oceans clean.
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Sian A
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic and educational read for kids (and adults)!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2020
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We absolutely loved this book, the story of Hector the hermit crab was wonderful, but then you add the message of plastic pollution, why littering our beaches and oceans is wrong and the great top tips for kids at the end and you have a book that every child should own! Kids learn whilst they are young, they learn messages such as Hectors and it stays with them; let the kids generation show us adults a thing or two about looking after this planet and the oceans we love! Read Hectors New Home and start that journey today :-)
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Nick K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful children's book with an important environmental message
Reviewed in Australia on July 26, 2020
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Delightful book with an important message for our children today.
Each page wonderfully illustrated so that very young children would be engaged by the pictures alone.
Should suit children up to 8 or 9 but I also enjoyed the poetry and easy to understand storyline.
Thoroughly recommend to young parents, primary school librarians and grand parents who want to give that special gift.
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Ben
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all children
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2020
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On your first run through it may seem like a run of the mill children’s book, overcoming a problem relative only to the protagonist, with little correlation to the real life of the reader. On your second run through, take time to scan all the pages of the book, you then begin to notice how real to life the images depicted are, and want to make the change.
The book is relevant to more than the oceans and beaches of the planet, and is a great tool in getting children started on the path of Eco-consciousness.
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David Nerehtur
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for young kids
Reviewed in Australia on July 28, 2020
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This book has nice pictures, and it was nice how every second line rhymed. There was also a nice message at the end with tips on how to help the environment. I think this is a great book for young kids.
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L Can
5.0 out of 5 stars Best bedtime story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2020
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I love this book it has amazing detailed illustrations and is great for children’s stories. Easy for children to read and educational too.
I love the message shared in a fun way in this book - to help save the ocean. The five top tips are excellent for all the family to adopt. I hope in the future there will be a sequel.
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L Can
5.0 out of 5 stars Best bedtime story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2020
I love this book it has amazing detailed illustrations and is great for children’s stories. Easy for children to read and educational too.
I love the message shared in a fun way in this book - to help save the ocean. The five top tips are excellent for all the family to adopt. I hope in the future there will be a sequel.
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