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Our World, Our Home Books

In order from Over in the Forest to Over in the Jungle.

The Our World, Our Home series is a set of 5 picture books by Marianne Berkes, published between 2012 and 2021. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Over in the Forest
Over in the Grasslands
Over on a Desert
Over in the Ocean
Over in the Jungle
Over in the Forest
Over in the Grasslands
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Over in the Forest
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$858
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2012

Over in the Forest

By Marianne Berkes, Jill Dubin (Illustrator)

Count forest animals and avoid the skunk in this rhythmic adventure.

32 pages· 848 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Summary: Explore the forest as you follow the tracks of ten woodland animals. Leap like a squirrel, dunk like a raccoon, and pounce like a fox while counting their babies. But beware of the skunk! This rhythmic journey introduces young readers to the wonders of the forest habitat, blending fun with learning. With vibrant cut-paper illustrations and engaging activities, children will delight in discovering hidden animals and learning fascinating facts. Will you find all the creatures and avoid the skunk's surprise? Dive into this enchanting world and see what the forest has in store.
The complete set

Our World, Our Home Series

5 books · Published 2012–2021

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$858

Over in the Forest

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2012

Count forest animals and avoid the skunk in this rhythmic adventure.

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$858

Over in the Grasslands

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2016

Explore Africa's savanna, meet animals, and count along in a fun safari adventure.

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$1695

Over on a Desert

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2018

Discover desert animals through rhyme and rhythm in a vibrant counting adventure.

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$999

Over in the Ocean

Board Book · Ages 3–8 · 2021

Count baby animals and explore the coral reef's wonders.

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$858

Over in the Jungle

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2021

Discover jungle baby animals while counting and singing through the rainforest.

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How many books are in the Our World, Our Home series?

There are 5 books in the Our World, Our Home series. It began with Over in the Forest in 2012, and the newest book, Over in the Jungle, was published in 2021.

What ages are the Our World, Our Home books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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