Overview

A beautifully illustrated, rhyming children's book about female heroism, teamwork, finding inner courage and staying true to one's self to conquer fears and overcome long odds. Journey through the Jungle where the Baby Aviva's bravery and ingenuity saves her family and friends from the perilous fate of hunger. Relying on her vivacious spirt and can-do attitude, Aviva the Orangutan Diva's quest for golden bananas leads her to confront dangerous encounters and overcome obstacles, a challenge only the fearless heroine would accept within her community. In a show of female bravery, teamwork and empowerment, Aviva teams up with her friend Sofia the Elephant to conquer the impossible, swinging off cliffs and traversing treacherous waters filled with crocodiles. Soar through the treetops as Aviva sings, dances and charms her way with friends and foes alike, even captivating the imagination of the most fearsome beast in the jungle, Tito the Tiger, who is fascinated by the high-spirited, diminutive orangutan who shows no fear in the face of danger. Dancing to her melodic tunes, Tito moves to the rhythm and revels with glee, swaying to the music with Baby Aviva the Orangutan Diva. Befriending a potential adversary, Aviva proves that one should ""never judge a book by its cover"" and even the most challenging obstacles can be overcome with bravery, creativity, ingenuity, teamwork and a focus on staying true to one's own personal strengths and values. By showcasing her talents and harnessing her courage, Aviva is able to save the day and make new friends along the way. Loosely based on a true story, this fun-loving, rhyming children's book about animals will bring joy, smiles and laughter to your child's story time while delivering important, lifelong lessons. Enchanting and endearing to readers young and old, your kid will be asking to read it again and again. This uplifting children's book on jungle animals is a great gift for kids seeking to overcome fears, adapt to new environments and conquer their toughest challenges in life while finding inner happiness. By remaining true to own's most authentic self and finding strength from within, almost anything in life can be accomplished and anything is possible.

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9781736986707

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Reviews

""A spirited jungle tale of friendship, authenticity and bravery...Featuring a plucky protagonist, Kullberg's story accessibly demonstrates the importance of affability, friendship, and teamwork, particularly during dire situations."" - Kirkus Reviews ""This story provides a fun lesson in facing your fears and how to navigate difficult situations by being your authentic self...Baby Aviva Orangutan Diva would be an entertaining addition to any bookshelf."" - The Children's Book Review ""I LOVED this book. Everything about it is perfectly done. The story is great, the rhyming is amazing, and the illustrations are awesome. I love the full page illustrations with such great detail."" - Kid's Picture Book Review

A spirited jungle tale of friendship, authenticity and bravery...Featuring a plucky protagonist, Kullberg's story accessibly demonstrates the importance of affability, friendship, and teamwork, particularly during dire situations. - Kirkus Reviews This story provides a fun lesson in facing your fears and how to navigate difficult situations by being your authentic self...Baby Aviva Orangutan Diva would be an entertaining addition to any bookshelf. - The Children's Book Review I LOVED this book. Everything about it is perfectly done. The story is great, the rhyming is amazing, and the illustrations are awesome. I love the full page illustrations with such great detail. - Kid's Picture Book Review

Author Information

Hans Kullberg is an Author, specializing in Children's Books and Parenting Books. Hans is a loving father of 3 children - Hansito, Sofia Lolita and Aviva Lilia - and prides himself on being a father first and foremost, cherishing every moment of his fatherhood journey. His greatest pleasures of parenthood are bringing smiles and joy to his children and he loves watching them learn and grow. Due to the untimely tragedy of losing his daughter Aviva at 10 months old, Hans is motivated to share the beautiful story of her life and bring smiles to children all over the world. Raised by a loving family of Swedish and Filipino heritage in North Carolina, Hans values diversity and strives to find the good in all people, regardless of background, race, religion or gender. Hans is also an entrepreneur, founding several businesses in the education, financial and technology sectors and believes in using data for good to promote social justice and advance science. Hans received an undergraduate degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Along with his proud Cuban-American wife, Cristina, and kids, Hans currently resides in San Diego, California where he is an avid surfer and hiker, enjoying the wonderful world of the Great Outdoors. You can learn more about his passion at www.hanskullberg.com Carl Mefferd (or MEFF) is a freelance illustrator living in the Pacific Northwest. He's been the artist and creator of multiple comic series and works in a range of media. His subjects gravitate towards the fantastical, with an emphasis on storytelling and original worlds. His other works include the art for the children's books ""Anything for Bananas"" and ""Bruno and Huno"", as well as the comics ""Doctor Atlantis"" and ""Falling Awake."" You can see much more of his work at www.meffillustrations.com Brooke Vitale is children's book author and editor with more than fifteen years' experience at some of the world's top publishing companies, including Penguin Random House and Disney. Over the course of my career, Brooke has edited over a thousand children's books, spanning all categories including picture books, middle grade, activity books, and nonfiction. She has published over 40 books and edited hundreds of books.

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