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        World Scientists Series: Isaac Newton

        by Gokce Akgul

        This graphic novel will show us a brief introduction of one of the greatest mathematicians and scientists of all time, Isaac Newton. Travelling back to 17th century to the villages of England, we meet little Isaac who is working with her mother in their farm. With much interested in studying the skies, we then see how he finds his own path in college. Aside from introducing the life of this great scientist, Isaac Newton will also give children an idea on the theory of light and the law of gravitation. The humorous and vivid style of this graphic novel will help children to conceptualize these hard topics in an easier and fun way.

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        Sumerian Fables

        by Yalvac Ural

        Yalvaç Ural as one of the best Turkish authors of children’s literature compiles 46 Sumerian fables in this book. Finding similarities between Aesop’s fables and Sumerian writings on tablets, the experienced author aims to show us that the first ever written fables could be these Sumerian fables. He uses his literary skill to round up the broken structures, proverbs, idioms, missing translations on broken tablets left to us by the Sumerians, to be complemented by the meticulous drawings of Erdoğan Oğultekin in a style reflecting life in that time and at that place. With its broad perspective, this book paves the way for a cultural history not only for children but also for adults.

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        Mom Grew a Moustache

        by Fatih Erdogan

        An amusing story about families and gender equality from a famous author A mom realizes that life is much better for people who have a moustache. So, why shouldn’t she grow one as well? The rest of the family naturally objected to this. But the real problem came up when other moms did the same thing and grew their own moustaches. Of course, it wasn’t acceptable for their husbands, or the authorities. An amusing story about gender equality…

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        Savage Things

        by Burcu Aktas

        An old woman spends all her time at her house located at the city center watching the world and the city to which she is now a foreigner. She watches the street below with binoculars. One day, while she watches down the street as usual, she sees a little girl whom she has not ever seen until that day. After seeing the girl, strange things happen to occur in the city. A bird falls onto her windowsill. After a while, a roedeer is spotted in the midst of the traffic lights. Later, a group of wild boars crosses the sea of the city. The inhabitants of the expanding city, who do not grant any right to any other creatures, perceive all these things as a threat. All these animals are then caught. And we witness this old woman being trapped, only being able to watch from her saloon while all these things happen.

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        Maya's Tree

        by Gokce Ates Aytug

        In this heartwarming neighborhood story, the author Aytuğ is defending life in every aspect,standing by the children, trees, cats and crows. The book whispers to the child readers that they can overcome all difficulties with solidarity and affection, and coexistence is possible only with love and respect. Maya was thinking about buying wheat grains to feed the birds living on the branches of a centenary tree in their neighborhood. One day she sees that the municipality workers are getting ready to cut down this beautiful stone pine tree. She learns that some people living in the neighborhood made a complaint saying that the tree is messing up the place. Maya was very upset. Her grandfather and tailor Arman sit onthe pavement trying to protect the tree. Seeing that she’s not alone, Maya makes a perfect plan. However the municipality workers seem to be very determined! Would the crows, Muhtar the cat, and all other supporters of Maya be able to save the pine tree?

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        Messies: The Dangerous Monkey

        by Mavisel Yener

        Page-turner story full of adventure which draws attention to public memory The residents of Messy Town don’t pay much attention to the man that comes to town one day wearing weird clothes and walking around with a monkey. Somehow this mysterious man actually draws Massivemess’s attention but as everybody ignores him, she quickly forgets the man as well. Besides, Massivemess is up to more important things. She needs to prepare for a birthday party. Who is this mysterious man and what’s up with his monkey? The author describes how societies that do not have any memory or knowledge about their past, that have a damaged public memory and historical awareness falter in times of crisis in this page-turner adventure

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