Hatch is a competitive little Leatherback Turtle. He and his tiny hatchling brothers and sisters are racing wildly to crack out of their eggs and be first to get to the sea. Crisis arises as the nearby river breaks its banks, flooding the nest. Narrated by Hatch, this charming story teaches the young turtles a lesson about teamwork - they discover that unless they work together, no one will get out of the crumbling mess! "Ready. Set. . . Hatch! is beautifully written and illustrated for young readers by the author, the talented Jeunanne Alkins[...]. The illustrations are stunning and creative, with Alkins using a combination of images and words to depict the story's action. Small children will enjoy having this read to them and older ones will enjoy searching the pages on their own to put the story together" - By Kristine Hall for Readers' Favorite Island Babies Series The first in this 4-part series, "Island Babies: Ready.SET..HATCH!" is a charming picturebook featuring the leatherback turtle "Hatch," geared for international and local audiences alike - ages 0 and up. The ESPjr Island Babies series uses character-driven lesson based storytelling to entertain readers while simultaneously teach about the culture and environment of the Caribbean. Other characters in the series include, the Snowcone, the blue Crab and a pair of coconuts. The book is designed for a age range of 2-7; a vividly illustrated captioned picture book which is perfect for parents of the read-to audience to start off; kids can then move on to use it by themselves as a early reader. This book is part of a global initiative called One Percent for the Planet - a network of like-minded individuals, businesses, donors and nonprofit organizations working together toward a common goal: protecting the future of our planet. Every time you buy a product or service from us, we donate towards non-profits organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund that work to protect our animals, oceans and the environment. Jeunanne is passionate about design and the difference it can make in how children learn. Channeling the spirit of Caribbean childhood, she has thrown herself wholeheartedly into showcasing the little things that make these islands special. Jeunanne is keen to not only share her love of the Caribbean but also to create wider impact using design and storytelling to positively affect how children learn.