Our World, Our Home Little Library Collection 8 Books Box Set by Marianne Berkes - Ages 5-7 - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Over on the Farm
Over in the Ocean
Over in a River
Over in the Forest
Over on a Mountain
Over in the Grasslands
Over on a Desert
Over in the Jungle

Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Dawn Publications
Age Range: Ages 5-7

Overview
Journey around the globe without leaving storytime with the Our World, Our Home Little Library Collection, eight vibrant paperback picture books by beloved children's author Marianne Berkes. From ocean reefs to desert dunes, each title uses playful rhyming verse set to the tune of "Over in the Meadow" to introduce young readers to animal habitats across the planet. Bright, textured illustrations and gentle counting patterns make these books ideal read-alouds for home, classroom, or bedtime, while simple back-matter facts add an extra layer of nature learning for curious little explorers aged five to seven.

About the Books
This charming eight-book set brings together Marianne Berkes's celebrated habitat counting series in one beautifully packaged collection. In Over on the Farm, children count playful piglets, goats, and chickens as they explore a bustling barnyard, while Over in the Ocean dives beneath the waves to meet clownfish, octopuses, and sea turtles living among a coral reef. Over in a River follows baby animals paddling and growing up along a freshwater habitat, and Over in the Forest introduces woodland creatures such as owls, deer, and bears nestled among the trees. The collection continues with Over on a Mountain, which climbs through rocky peaks to spot mountain goats, eagles, and marmots, and Over in the Grasslands, where young readers count zebras, lions, and elephants roaming the plains. Over on a Desert uncovers the surprising wildlife thriving in arid dunes, from scorpions to kangaroo rats, and Over in the Jungle rounds things off with a lush rainforest adventure featuring monkeys, toucans, and jaguars. Each story follows the same gentle rhyming pattern, making the books wonderfully predictable and easy for emerging readers to join in with, while the distinct illustration style of each title keeps every habitat visually fresh and engaging. Simple non-fiction facts at the back of each book extend the learning beyond the rhyme, helping parents and teachers spark conversations about animals, counting, and conservation. Together, the eight titles form a complete tour of the natural world, perfect for building a love of reading and respect for nature from an early age.

Key Benefits

• Eight complete picture books covering habitats from farms to jungles, oceans to deserts
• Rhythmic, sing-song rhyming text based on the classic "Over in the Meadow" pattern
• Vivid, habitat-specific illustrations that bring each animal and environment to life
• Simple non-fiction facts at the back of every book to extend learning
• Great for building counting, vocabulary, and early reading confidence
• A ready-made nature library that makes a wonderful gift for ages 5-7

About the Author
Marianne Berkes is a celebrated American children's author best known for her lively, nature-inspired counting books. A former early childhood educator and children's theatre director, Berkes later became a children's librarian in Florida, where storytelling about animals and the natural world became her passion. Her "Over in the..." and "Our World, Our Home" series, including this collection, have introduced millions of young readers to global habitats through rhythm, repetition, and gentle science facts. Berkes regularly visits schools and libraries to share her love of nature with children, and her books remain firm favourites for home and classroom reading.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Eight habitats, eight counting adventures, one delightful box set. Bright illustrations, catchy sing-song rhymes, and gentle nature facts make this collection endlessly re-readable - perfect for curious kids, proud parents, and teachers wanting a ready-made nature library all in one charming paperback set for little explorers to treasure for years to come.

Please Note: Books are supplied as the UK edition with cover artwork as shown. ISBN/barcode may vary slightly by print run.