The Little Green Jacket- Award-Winning Story about a Simple Act of Giving Can Change Lives. Donations, Recycling, and Community

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Three stories in one book! One story can be just the voices of the children, in white. Another story can be the Little Green Jacket speaking, in green. And another story can be both combined.
A best seller in Children’s Books about Birthdays, Children’s Fiction on Social Situations, and Children’s Values Books

Seek and find all the recycling symbols hidden on the pages!
Multi-award-winning picture book!
Reader’s Favorite 5 Star Review Award Mom’s Choice Award, Gold Winner Purple Dragonfly Book Awards Green Books/Environmental, Honorable Mention Picture Books 6 & Older, Honorable Mention International Book Award Children’s Fiction, Finalist American Fiction Award Juvenile Fiction, Finalist Children’s Picture Book, Hardcover Fiction, Winner Next Generation Indie Books Award Children’s Picture Book Educational 6 Years & Up, Finalist Based on true events, a little green jacket travels through the lives of different children, who live in very different places, and ends on the other side of the world after a natural disaster. Historical fiction.
“Destined to be an American classic”, a truly unique and inspirational story with a dual perspective in the voice of a little green jacket. With enchanting illustrations this book demonstrates how giving has a magic of its own. A story that showcases the culture of donations, and how it can change lives, one item at a time.
With black and white illustrations with the color green, to honor recycling and Earth Day. Children learn the power of and want to donate. Thrifting and second hand stores are important, sharing, kindness, and caring.
Jodi Dee’s picture book story, The Little Green Jacket, is quite simply amazing. In adult literature, this simple children’s tale would compare to the The Red Violin as an object, in this case, a green jacket, makes its way from one owner to the next, sharing its warmth, love and the magic of caring. The illustrations are superb and cleverly executed.
“Love is universal. We need each other, even those we’ve never met. Giving is the thread that weaves us together.”
Teachers pick and use in classrooms for Earth Day! Licensed by LETRS for training. Great vocabulary and perspective of different demographics and places in the United States.
Teachers favorite for ages 5 yrs through 9 yrs and Grades Kindergarten through Grade 3.

From the Publisher

Seek and find!

Seek and find all the recycling symbols hidden on the pages!

Beautiful black and white illustrations!

The Little Green Jacket travels through the lives of many different children who lives in very different places. Award Winning! Best Seller – Teacher Loved! Based on True Events! A Seek and Find Story – Find the hidden recycling symbol on every illustration.

Showcases diversity and culture.

Used in school across the country to teach recycling, repurposing, sharing, donations, and community.

Free Lesson Plans for Educators and homeschooling families.

The jacket speaks in its own voice.

There are two voices in the story, one of the jacket and of the children’s.

This can be read as three different stories!

Excellent vocabulary and concepts and for discussions about sharing and giving.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jodi Dee Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2024
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 44 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 173620937X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1736209370
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 – 7 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.35 x 10 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #150,588 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #260 in Children’s Books about Birthdays #4,832 in Children’s Friendship Books
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Customers love the story’s point of view from the jacket’s perspective and find it heartwarming. Moreover, the book is well-received for its content, with one customer noting it’s a must-add to children’s library collections. Additionally, customers find it age-appropriate, particularly appealing to children aged 4-8 years old.