Begs & Friends Books

Meet Begs, the adventurous Azorean sperm whale. As she travels to Japan on a mission to end whaling, she collects ocean plastic and transforms it into beautiful fashion creations.

Whether you’re a teacher, a school administrator, or a parent, Begs & Friends offers a valuable resource to raise awareness about plastic pollution and foster a sense of responsibility in students.

Begs & Friends books have been recognized by the Regional Reading Plan (PRL), an esteemed initiative led by the Regional Directorate of Education and Educational Administration of the Azores, which underscores their educational value and relevance. Both books are available in English and Portuguese.

Join us in this global movement to educate and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.

The book Begs & Friends – The start of an adventure in the Azorean sea is for young people (9 to 99 years old), parents and educators.

The book Begs & Friends – A mini adventure in the Azorean sea is for pre-reading children and children in the initial reading phase (3 to 8 years old).

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Begs is a 9 metres long sperm whale who was born along the Azores archipelago.

She decided to embark on an exciting quest, hoping to inspire the people of Norway and Japan to stop whaling, by telling them about the Azorean success story.

During her trip, she will realise it’s impossible to separate the threats presented by commercial whaling from those of marine pollution.

In the first 2 books, one for children (3 to 8 years old) and other for older children and educators (9 to 99 years old) , Begs discovers plastic and collects it, with which she designs the AzoreanHood.

AzoreanHood Collection

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