Okomi Children's Book Series
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A series of eight charming stories for very young children about Okomi, a baby chimpanzee.
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A series of eight charming stories for very young children about Okomi, a baby chimpanzee. The stories, illustrated by Tony Hutchings and written by Helen & Clive Dorman, are based on real events and natural chimp behavior in the wild observed by Jane Goodall.
Okomi, the New Baby is the first book of the Okomi series. In this book, Okomi is introduced to the other chimpanzees when Mama Du proudly shows up with baby Okomi. Then his big, powerful Dada comes to meet him.
Okomi and the Tickling Game, shows how much Okomi’s relationship with his mother resembles our own relationships. Okomi is woken up by his mother gently tickling this foot; quickly, it escalates into an exciting tickling contest!
In Okomi Plays in the Leaves, Okomi enjoys our favorite fall pastime. Follow along with playful Okomi as be makes a big pile of leaves to jump in.
Okomi Climbs a Tree, Okomi is enticed by the juicy, yummy looking leaves at the top of a tree. With the coaching of Mama Du, Okomi sets out to climb his first tall tree!
In Okomi Enjoys His Outings, Okomi joins Mama Du on a walk. Follow Okomi as he rides Mama’s belly through the forest and admires the trees, butterflies and other natural beauties.
In Okomi Wakes Up Early, Little Okomi wakes up feeling playful! Join Okomi and Mama Du in the forest as they search for breakfast and play games throughout their exciting morning!
Book seven of the Okomi series demonstrates how baby chimpanzees learn by watching their elders. By watching Mama Du, Okomi learns the chimpanzee talent that Dr. Goodall famously discovered in Gombe: termite fishing.
In book eight of the Okomi series, Okomi Wanders Too Far, Okomi learns about curiosity and the importance of staying close to his mother.
