Dive into the adventures of Begs & Friends

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.

Begs & Friends - A mini adventure in the Azorean sea

Age range: 3 to 8 years old

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Begs & Friends - The start of an adventure in the Azorean Sea

Age range: 9 to 99 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 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 these first 2 books Begs discovers plastic and collects it, with which she designs fashion.

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