Professor Dr. Safa Lotfy, a children's literature writer, recently published her book "Green or Yellow?" (Dar Shan Publishing and Distribution). This book is a specialization in sustainable development.
Target Age Group:
4–8 years
Book Concept:
A coloring and guidance book for children, helping them identify right and wrong behaviors toward the environment in a simple and enjoyable way. The book connects environmental protection with achieving sustainable development through delightful pictures and drawings that children can color themselves, fostering a love of nature and a sense of responsibility in an engaging way.
Book Objective:
To instill values of respect for and preservation of the environment in children from an early age.
To introduce children to good practices such as planting trees, recycling, and conserving water and electricity. To raise children's awareness of environmentally harmful practices such as littering, cutting down trees, and wasting water.
To develop their aesthetic sense and creativity through coloring.
Book Contents:
A short introduction addressed to children in simple language. There is also a short story about each scene. More than 10 scenes are illustrated in color and black and white, divided into two sections: Correct Behaviors: Each painting depicts a positive behavior, such as a child watering flowers or a family putting trash in the recycling bin.
Incorrect Behaviors: Paintings depicting negative behavior, such as throwing a bottle in the street (above each drawing is a short story explaining whether the action is right or wrong).
At the end of the book is an "Environmental Promise Card" page on which the child can write their thoughts to express their commitment to preserving the environment.
Presentation Method:
Thick paper suitable for coloring with pens or watercolors. Relatively large to attract children. Fun, clear, and uncomplicated drawings.
Educational Value:
Links play (coloring) with education (environmental guidance).
Helps children think critically about their actions.
Paving the way to instill the concept of sustainable development in a simplified manner.

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