Written by Gülşah Özdemir Koryürek Illustrated by Maya Kurdoğlu Illustrated Story Book for Children and Adults (For everybody aged 4+) 32 page 17,5x23,5 cm 1st edition, October 2022, 2000 copies 2st edition, March, 2025, 2000 copies Key Concepts: Our beings and the periphery we live in, city life, the effort to be happy amid the crowds and chaos, hope. Ah, nobody has time to stop and realise fine things Everything began with these beautiful verses from Gülten Akın s poem, Spring. Gülşah Özdemir Koryürek invites the reader to the happy life in a chaotic city of a little girl, written to present her gratitude to the people who make life valuable by noticing gracious, fine things. The Collector of Fine and Gracious Things, whose visual world was created by illustrator and designer Maya Kurdoğlu s paintings made with paper collage technique using waste materials and watercolour, and a font produced from her own handwriting. The book is available as an audiobook in the Storytel application for readers who want to listen to the story in the voice of its author. Presented as an ageless book, the book also has an Instagram account named @zarifveinceseyler. Photographs of fine and gracious things , sent by readers to be published on the account, establishing a connection between the book and the reader and using the enjoyable art of everyday photography.

Tırtıl Fe nin Sessiz Hikâyesi Author & Illustrator: Müjde Başkale Age Group: Ageless Book Keywords: Wordless story, changing plans, life s little surprises, unexpected turns This story is inspired by real events! Life is full of unexpected surprises. Sometimes our plans collide with those of others just like Müjde and the little caterpillar Fe. Should we give up, resist, or discover a third way? In her first wordless picture book, The Silent Story of Fe the Caterpillar, Müjde Başkale explores these questions through playful imagery and a gentle narrative, inviting readers to find new paths with curiosity and joy. Sıfırdan Publishing / First Edition, October 2023 44 pages, Softcover, Illustrated on coated paper ISBN: 978-605-736-415-9

Author: Dr. Handan Belivermiş Age Group: 3 7 years Keywords: Perception of beauty, body image, self-definition, relationships, family elders A Touching Story About the Perception of Beauty What is beauty? Who is considered beautiful? Mimo gently guides young readers through questions about beauty and self-acceptance. Growing up in a world shaped by appearances, children will discover the importance of loving themselves as they are and embracing their uniqueness. Sociologist Dr. Handan Belivermiş, known for transforming her knowledge and experience in psychology, philosophy, philosophy for children, and drama into meaningful children s books and songs, offers a profound story that invites reflection on self-acceptance, identity, and individuality. Mimo approaches the idea of beauty from a fresh perspective and serves as an inspiring resource for parents and educators to engage children in conversations about authenticity and self-respect. Sıfırdan Publishing / First Edition, March 2025 32 pages, Softcover, Illustrated on coated paper ISBN: 978-625-95262-1-8

Hope Pinna and the Pink Shrimp Author: Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sarı Illustrator: Müjde Başkale Age Group: 3+ years Keywords: Diversity, problem-solving, friendship, communication, freshwater ecosystem, Marmara Sea, marine life, Pinna nobilis Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sarı introduces children to the Marmara Sea conservation projects Umut Pina, Mar-Pina, and Mar-Çayır, inviting them to take part in this important environmental effort. Umut Pina and the adorable pink shrimp living in its shell are best friends. They protect each other from underwater dangers and take great joy in sharing the beauty of their marine world. Their favorite activity is playing hide-and-seek with Yaramaz Vatoz, Mırmır, Çırçır, and Pisi. One day, Umut Pina becomes tired of the game, as it must always be it because it cannot move like the fish and must stay in place. Pink Shrimp, realizing this for the first time, feels sad and immediately takes action. Together with Yaramaz Vatoz, Mırmır, Çırçır, and Pisi, they invent a brand-new game where Umut Pina does not have to be it. True friendship, after all, is finding ways to play together despite differences! Following the adventures of Umut Pina and Pink Shrimp, children also learn about the marine species of the Marmara Sea and gain awareness of both the beauty and the threats of the underwater world. This heartwarming and informative story, written by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sarı and illustrated by Müjde Başkale, is brought to young readers with the generous support of Kocaman Balıkçılık.

KRETA THE TIME TRAVELER CONSUME LESS OR THE WORLD WILL BE CONSUMED (BOOK, VIDEO AND BARTER MARKET EVENTS) Written by Gülşah Özdemir Koryürek Illustrated by Selin Saygılı / Tosca Art Design Video Designed by Onur Demirsoy / Animative Animation Studios +8 age 96 Page 19.5x21.5 cm 1st edition 2021, 2000 copies 2nd edition 2023, 2000 copies Genre: Science Fiction Theme: Understanding the results of people s consumer habits and offering solutions. Keywords: Sustainability, climate crisis, how the world works, sharing the planet, time and space we live in, curiosity, problem solving, consumer habits, scientific and technological development Young time traveler Kreta and their close friend Shiva are teleported from adventure to adventure in the depths of space. Every incident they go through turns into an experience that later helps Kreta choose their profession. Kreta and Shiva come face to face with the Voyager Space Ship while they are looking for an adventure in outer space. And here is the adventure, on a planet called Earth, and with odd creatures called humans! Kreta and Shiva travel to the planet Earth to meet humans, but they encounter strange creatures that are not human-like at all: dinosaurs! Yes, they find the Earth, but they are at the wrong time to meet people. When they try their luck once again, this time, they encounter the strange world of the 2070s. The scenery they see there is not at all heartwarming. A world with little oxygen and water, dark, warm and not very habitable, awaits them. They finally find a human being among the robots and other awkward creatures in the world of the 2070s, but in the light of the information they learn from this human, a brand new adventure and even a mission emerge. This task is to go to the 2010s, the last date when the problems of the 2070s could have been prevented, and convey a video message to the people there in order to correct the situation. Again, a challenging journey begins, but this time, cats and kids will be accompanying them to help save the planet with hope, love and joy!

Time Traveler Kreta: Are We Eating the Planet? Author: Gülşah Özdemir Koryürek Illustrator: Selin Saygılı / Tosca Art Design Age Group: 8+ Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure Theme: Food preservation and fair distribution in the face of climate change and the nutritional needs of living beings. Keywords: Sustainability, climate crisis, nutrition, food advocacy, food security, species conservation, agricultural revolution, impact of our eating habits on the planet, sharing the planet, adventure, problem-solving, consumption habits, ancient civilizations, scientific and technological progress In the first book, Kreta becomes a master time traveler through the adventures, discoveries, and problems solved on the planets and species she encounters. Returning to her home planet to select and train her apprentice, her thoughts remain with the Blue Planet, Earth, and her new friend Ömer. Her closest friend, the poet Shiva, is delighted because after their whirlwind adventure, plenty of rest and poetry are well deserved. The story begins on the planet Hıkkıdı during the apprentice selection ceremony, but Kreta s brilliant idea soon transports them back to Earth. Excited to share her idea with Ömer, things do not go as planned, and the raccoon invading Ömer s garden leads them on a new adventure. Ömer, living in a luxury community built inside a magnificent forest, follows the raccoon rummaging through trash and stealing food from kitchens. Joined by Kreta and Shiva, they notice a food crisis in the forest and travel back to the Neolithic era and then to the first city-states to learn about the role of food and water in sustaining life and developing civilizations. What kind of world has the evolution of food brought us to? Are we all well-fed and thriving? Do we need more food? If so, where and how will we produce it? Kreta, Shiva, and Ömer connect human eating habits with the climate crisis, take action, and establish food rescue teams. Get ready let s begin! Pages: 104 | Size: 13.7 × 19.5 cm | Enso Vivid, Illustrated ISBN: 978-605-73641-6-6 Website: www.zamanyolcusukreta.com Instagram: @zamanyolcusu_kreta

The Journey of the Glass Fish: Hope the Pinna (Video Book) Author: Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sarı Illustrator: Cansu Varol Age Group: 10+ Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Marine Ecosystem Theme: The roles of species in the continuity of aquatic ecosystems. Keywords: Sustainability, climate crisis, aquatic ecosystems, Pinna, oceans, seas, rivers, aquatic species, Mediterranean Sea, Marmara Sea, marine pollution, life cycle of eels After years of working to protect the Van Lake pearl mullet, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sarı launched the Hope the Pinna project to conserve the Pinna species, which filters seawater but has suffered mass mortality outside the Marmara Sea. The Cam Balık series, through the Hope the Pinna book, aims to bring this initiative to young readers. Cam Balık, a young eel, is born in the ocean and embarks on a long journey back to its homeland. Initially anxious about the challenges ahead and lacking a guide, Cam Balık meets two other young eels along the way. The three little eels become friends, witnessing each other s stories while encountering many adventures through interactions with other marine creatures. With the help of Hope the Pinna and Green Beard in the Marmara Sea, Cam Balık learns what has happened to the Pinna in the Mediterranean, the ecological roles of these species, and the damage caused to the ecosystem by humans and the climate crisis. At the end of this knowledge-filled journey, will Cam Balık reach its native waters, or are there still more adventures and lessons to come? Through the Hope the Pinna project, in collaboration with Borusan Limanı, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sarı shares his years of scientific research within an elegant narrative for children. Website: www.umutpina.com.tr Sıfırdan Publishing / First Edition, March 2024 120 pages | Size: 13.7 × 19.5 cm | 1st Print, Illustrated ISBN: 978-605-73641-7-3

The Journey of the Glass Fish: The Sea and Humans Author: Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sarı Illustrator: Cansu Varol Karkın Age Group: 10+ (Grades 6 7) Theme: The roles of species in the continuity of aquatic ecosystems. Keywords: Our planet, sustainability, climate crisis, aquatic ecosystems, human impact on ecosystems, Pinna, oceans, seas, rivers, aquatic species, Mediterranean Sea, Marmara Sea, marine pollution, water security, eel life cycle, curiosity, inquiry After years of working to protect the Van Lake pearl mullet, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sarı launched the Hope the Pinna project to conserve the Pinna species, which filters seawater but has suffered mass mortality outside the Marmara Sea. While the first book of the Glass Fish series introduced children to this initiative, the second book focuses on tracing the significant impact humans leave on aquatic ecosystems. In the second leg of its journey home, our young eel, Cam Balık, first meets a curious young stingray. Thanks to its new friend, Cam Balık explores coastal areas inhabited by humans, meets new species such as the scissor lobster, and continues asking questions to understand and protect its aquatic ecosystem. The encounter with a school of glass fish turns the journey into an adventure. While escaping from trawl nets and cooling water pipes, they also enjoy the seagrass meadows, raindrops, and the bi-directional currents of the Istanbul Strait. Through this elegant narrative, in collaboration with Borusan Limanı, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sarı shares years of scientific research with children, combining storytelling with environmental education. Pages: 128 | Size: 13.7 × 19.5 cm | 1st Print, Illustrated ISBN: 978-625-95262-0-1 For more information about the project, visit: www.umutpina.com.tr

he Journey of the Glass Fish: Homeland / Book 3 (Video Book) Author: Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sarı Illustrator: Cansu Varol Karkın Homeland Journey Film: Ebru Aksoy Korhan Koryürek Age Group: 10+ (Grades 6 7) Theme: The roles of species in the continuity of aquatic ecosystems. Keywords: Our planet, sustainability, climate crisis, aquatic ecosystems, freshwater and lakes, wetlands, human impact on ecosystems, Pinna, oceans, seas, rivers, aquatic species, Mediterranean Sea, Marmara Sea, marine pollution, water security, eel life cycle, curiosity, inquiry, philosophy for children Through the Hope the Pinna, Mar-Pina, and Mar-Çayır projects, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sarı not only continues his scientific work on the conservation and restoration of the Marmara Sea, but also raises public awareness. As part of these awareness initiatives, the Journey of the Glass Fish series allows children to explore aquatic ecosystems and track the significant impact humans leave on them. In the third chapter of its journey, our young eel, Cam Balık, reaches its homeland (Anayurt). Entering freshwater systems, Cam Balık and friends experience miraculous physical transformations while discovering new habitats, rivers, and lakes. Cam Balık s adventurous journey, which began in the Atlantic Ocean and passed through the Mediterranean and Marmara Seas, continues in the Bird Paradise, where new friendships are formed. From marsh frogs to pelicans, field mice to crayfish, Cam Balık befriends countless freshwater and river species and enjoys the richness of its homeland. Published with the magnificent illustrations of Cansu Varol Karkın and the valuable support of Borusan Limanı, the Journey of the Glass Fish: Homeland book also includes a short documentary film. This homeland journey, initiated by Mustafa Sarı, was captured by Ebru Aksoy and edited by Korhan Koryürek into the short documentary Homeland Journey, accessible via the QR code in the book and on the Sıfırdan Publishing YouTube channel. YouTube Link: Watch the Film Pages: 112 | Size: 13.7 × 19.5 cm | 1st Print, Illustrated ISBN: 978-625-95262-3-2

Whole the Pigeon Author: Handan Belivermiş Age Group: 3 7 years Keywords: Diverse individuals, physically disabled individuals, communication methods, self-expression, self-acceptance, physical disabilities, self-identity Whole the Pigeon, owner of the Perfectly Gift-Finding Shop, is famous for creating wonderful gifts. She carefully investigates the people she will prepare gifts for like a detective to find exactly what will make them happiest. Handan Belivermiş draws attention to the languages shaped by our physical disabilities, presenting a warm story within a vibrant visual world for her readers. Sıfırdan Publishing / First Edition, September 2024 Pages: 32 | Board Cover, 1st Print, Illustrated ISBN: 978-605-73641-8-0