Saturday 15 November, 14:30

Why Don’t Orangutans Like Toothpaste?

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How can a cyclist in Paris help save the polar bears at the North Pole? What parts of the world are hidden inside a video game console? Through a series of questions that are less quirky than they seem, the book Why Orangutans Don’t Like Toothpaste explores the far-reaching impact of simple everyday actions on nature—whether close to home or on the other side of the planet. Without pessimism or moralizing, Emmanuelle Figueras offers a thoughtful and engaging introduction to topics like ecology, consumption, respect, and the preservation of nature and animal species.

In French.  Kids ages 8 and up.

Place des Trois-Perdrix 5,
1204 Genève
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Photo Credit: Tristan Gion,

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