Two books illustrated by Zeynep Ozatalay based in a Zoo, published by Dayspring

We’re featuring two fantastic books illustrated by Zeynep Özatalay, which are part of a series written by Tony Evans and published by Dayspring. This direction is so strong and fresh, and the message so important, so we just had to showcase these.

Here’s a little more about Squawk;

One act of kindness can be contagious! As a thunderstorm descends on Kindness Zoo, the animals help each other become less afraid of the noises of the night. With delightfully fun illustrations, adorable animal friends, and a subject that kids will relate to, SQUAWK is a wonderful reminder that responding with kindness can have a ripple effect on everyone around you. Kids will discover that love drives out fear - and can quickly lead to joy!

And here’s a little about the third/ next in Tony’s series, again illustrated by Zeynep Ozatalay > Screech.

This whimsical children's book shows the ripple effect of an act of kindness. A follow-up to SQUAWK, this book returns to Kindness Zoo, where the trash is overflowing, the sidewalk isn't swept, and the animals are hungry. Marquis the zookeeper has fallen ill, and all our favourite zoo creatures must band together to handle the feeding and cleaning, not just for themselves, but to give Marquis time to recover. Their kind actions transform the zoo and restore order as Marquis regains his health. In the end, readers will discover that when kindness spreads, it makes a world of difference-for animals and humans alike!

Zeynep Özatalay is an Istanbul-based illustrator. She has a BA in graphic design. She has always used illustration as a way of expressing ideas and feelings, and she's inspired very much by nature. She enjoys creating both editorial illustrations and children's books, and tries to further develop her style with every new art board. She usually prefers creating digital art, but sometimes works with traditional media on her personal projects. Recently, she's been living on an island in Istanbul with cats, horses and seagulls.

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