Papuduk Kids Books
Papuduk book series, prepared with the aim of raising generations that love and protect animals and nature, has been published!
The rabbit Papuduk, whom Sabancı Foundation Board of Trustees Member Serra Sabancı listened to in her grandmother's tales when she was a child, embarked on brand new adventures with the pen of Sabancı Foundation Changemaker Tolga Öztorun and creative drama instructor Lider Hepgenç and with the creative lines of Ece Zeber. The stories evaluated from the perspective of Prof. Dr. Feyza Çorapçı aim to reach all children in Turkey through Tekir Kitap.
In the books, prepared for children aged 7-9, a rabbit named Papuduk provides children with information about basic animal rights and ecology. The activities and questions in each book also give children the opportunity to reinforce what they have learned.
What books are there in Papuduk series?
Animal Rights Themed Books
- Papuduk and the Frilly King
- Papuduk and Towards Blue
- Papuduk and the Great Big Elephant
- Papuduk and the Right Shopping
- Papuduk and the Shelter Residents
Living cheerfully in the forest, Papuduk will notice as it gets to know its environment that other creatures are not as lucky as Papuduk is. When it understands that the Frilly King harms animals in the name of looking beautiful, Papuduk does his best to save its friends.
What can sea creatures be doing in the middle of a valley? Who can smile while passing through rings of fire? Papuduk, returning from the surprise trip that it couldn’t wait to have with disappointment, asks for the help of its friends in order to bring the show dolphins Tom and Misha home to the blue seas again.
Papuduk, while wandering among the pine trees cheerfully, is much frightened by the great big elephant Dudu that suddenly encounters. But when it learns Dudu’s story, Papuduk’s fear turns into love. It’s very surprised and saddened that the zoo is not a beautiful place like Papuduk thought it to be. Papuduk begins making plans to help Dudu.
Papuduk who goes to the market all alone for the first time, meets Latte who strolls in-between the sections secretly. Trying to buy everything on the shopping list that Papuduk’s mother has prepared with no fail, it was informed by Latte how to stay away from the products experimented on animals.
The old dog frightened by the noise of the fireworks, meets our hero Papuduk. Together they go to the animal shelter to have them put the fallen earring of the old dog in its place. Papuduk notices the importance of animal shelters that help stray animals thanks to this visit and thinks in what way he can prove useful for shelters..
Love for Nature and Environment Themed Books
- Papuduk and the Magical Seedling
- Papuduk and the Summer Camp
- Papuduk and Discovery of the Seventh Continent
- Papuduk and Garbage Pickle
- Papuduk and Renewable Energy
Oneday while walking in the garden of its house, Papuduk sees a tiny seedling that wasn’t there before. It comes together with its friends in order to solve the mystery of this seedling. When they perceive the magical plan that nature had prepared for future generations, they are both bewildered and delighted. Are you also ready to meet the magical seedling?
What harm do pieces of glass do to the forest? Why does picking seashells disturb sea creatures? Do we make a fire in the woods? Papuduk, who learned about these and more in the summer camp that it went to, resolves to give a happy ending to the story he heard from the firefly.
When Papuduk sees the piles of garbage on the shore, it makes an enquiry and learns about the Seventh Continent. Gaining a new outlook from the information which they obtained at the waste center that Papuduk visited with its mother, it will start to “save Earth from the harm impaired by wastes” from his own home.
In the forest where Papuduk lives, there’s an unbearable smell. When our hero follows the smell which increases more and more, it comes across gigantic piles of garbage. While the forest residents discuss how this problem can be solved, Kokopelli shows up. Kokopelli tells them that they can get soil by making “Garbage Pickle”, that is “Bokashi Compost.” Do you also want to get soil by converting organic garbage?
Papuduk reads in its favorite science journal that a “science festivity for the young” is to be held. Now this is a chance for it to realise the inventions Papuduk always dreams about. Getting very excited, with what kind of an invention will Papuduk participate in the festivity? We learn the meaning and importance of “Renewable Energy” together with Papuduk.
Preschool Activity Books
- Papuduk and Animal Rights Activity Book
- Papuduk and Love of Nature Activity Book
The Papuduk and Animal Rights Activity Book includes activities designed to reinforce the social and emotional development of children aged 4 and above, focusing on topics such as love for animals, empathy, and cooperation. Developed in alignment with the 'learning through play' principle, the book combines curiosity and fun with activities like coloring, sticker placement, and more to enhance fine motor skills. Additionally, exercises such as matching, counting, and grouping contribute to children's language and cognitive development.
Building on the Papuduk and Animal Rights Activity Book, which focused on animal rights and the love of animals as an extension of the storybooks, the series now introduces the Papuduk and Love of Nature Activity Book. This addition emphasizes fostering a love for nature and exploring ways to protect it. Addressing topics such as environmental protection, climate change, sustainability, recycling, and waste management, the book aims to raise children's awareness. Designed for children aged 4 and above, it encourages curiosity and learning while promoting values like love for nature, environmental consciousness, and resourcefulness. Furthermore, it supports children’s social and emotional development in a positive and meaningful way.
How Can You Reach the Books?
Papuduk books have been distributed free to NGOs working with children and to public schools located in disadvantaged areas in Turkey.
The books are sold on bookstores and online book sales sites. You can buy books from the link below and gift books to children living in disadvantaged areas with the Hang Book method:
Click to purchase books (Turkish website)
Click to give away as a gift to children (Turkish website)
Accessible Books
Papuduk books are also prepared for children with visual disabilities. You can access the audio description versions free of charge from the links below. The vocalizations of the books were made by the actress Eda Ece, who is also an animal lover.
Papuduk and the Frilly King (Accessible Version - Turkish)
Papuduk and Towards Blue (Accessible Version - Turkish)
Papuduk and the Great Big Elephant (Accessible Version - Turkish)
Papuduk and the Right Shopping (Accessible Version - Turkish)
Papuduk and the Shelter Residents (Accessible Version - Turkish)
Papuduk and the Magical Seedling (Accessible Version - Turkish)
Papuduk and the Summer Camp (Accessible Version - Turkish)
Papuduk and Discovery of the Seventh Continent (Accessible Version - Turkish)
