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baileys_bookstagram's review against another edition
5.0
Just finished reading this to my 3 year old and I wasn’t sure how he would react. I’m proud to say he felt very passionate about the poor animals and that the giants were bad.
I enjoyed this book for many reasons, I liked how it took the seriousness of the climate change issue and presented it in a way that even my 3 year old can receive the message. The illustrations were beautiful and we enjoyed looking at all the details. I also appreciated that there was no hate or anger in the book but utilized words such as sadness. This way my child and others won’t feel the powerful negativity of the situation at first but can slowly be introduced to the issues and not overwhelmed. Greta and all of the worlds climate activists are amazing and instill so much hope for my children’s futures.
Really happy with this book and looking forward to buying a hard copy.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC for an honest review.
I enjoyed this book for many reasons, I liked how it took the seriousness of the climate change issue and presented it in a way that even my 3 year old can receive the message. The illustrations were beautiful and we enjoyed looking at all the details. I also appreciated that there was no hate or anger in the book but utilized words such as sadness. This way my child and others won’t feel the powerful negativity of the situation at first but can slowly be introduced to the issues and not overwhelmed. Greta and all of the worlds climate activists are amazing and instill so much hope for my children’s futures.
Really happy with this book and looking forward to buying a hard copy.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC for an honest review.
ina_hkh's review against another edition
4.0
Jeg kjøpte denne boka for å lese den med min 2 år gamle sønn, og den inneholder akkurat det jeg ser etter når jeg velger ut bøker som vi kan lese sammen: Store og vakre illustrasjoner som gjerne dekker hele siden; en historie som er interessant eller morsom for både voksne og barn; ikke for mye tekst per side; og gjerne en sterk, kvinnelig hovedperson (jeg har et mål om å subtilt hjernevaske ham til å like jenter i hovedrollen like mye som gutter).
Tittelen sier vel det meste om innholdet i denne boken. Eventyret er enkelt (kanskje litt for enkelt?),oppløftende, og inneholder en masse språklige bilder som til sammen utgjør en eneste stor allegori til den virkelige historien. Min sønn på to er nok ikke moden nok til å tolke innholdet i fortellingen slik den er ment for, men det er ikke så viktig, og historien passer minst like godt til målgruppen som jeg vil tro er barn i 6-7-årsalderen, som har lært å lese selv.
Tittelen sier vel det meste om innholdet i denne boken. Eventyret er enkelt (kanskje litt for enkelt?),oppløftende, og inneholder en masse språklige bilder som til sammen utgjør en eneste stor allegori til den virkelige historien. Min sønn på to er nok ikke moden nok til å tolke innholdet i fortellingen slik den er ment for, men det er ikke så viktig, og historien passer minst like godt til målgruppen som jeg vil tro er barn i 6-7-årsalderen, som har lært å lese selv.
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Easily identified as a parable for the current state of affairs and Greta's hard work, Greta and the Giants serves to educate children as to what's going on in the world today, the optimism they need to have to help the earth, and the ways in which they might stand up and take a change. The illustrations are beautiful, and the text is relatable and understandable--yet I can't quite shake the wonder that I have in regards to making corporations and adults giants. I mean, of course it makes for a more fantastical world, and it makes sense that corporations are indeed "giants" of a sense and adults are quite large when you yourself are quite small. Perhaps I'm reading too much into it, but I do have faith in younger folks to understand that sometimes there are big bad regular folks out there. Then again, maybe I'm being too curmudgeony, and need to just realize that this is a great teaching tool for allegory and parables! Definitely a great introduction to climate change and making a difference, and perfect for showing that anyone--at any age--can make a difference.
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deasssy's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
owlyreadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
This was a book I really wanted to get my hands on and see how it all looked on paper. It's a book that I will definitely be getting for my daughter, as the whole book is about doing what you know is right, no matter what age you are.
Yes, it's a bit too nicely tied up (in real life it's become a lot harder to get the message to be taken seriously). But, it still gives us, as well as our young ones, hope that someday it might be a little better than it was yesterday. And, hopefully our future with be more brighter because of this book.
I know also, that a book can't do all of that and more, but it can keep leading our youth in the right direction. And, hopefully as many adults as possible, because we are the ones that can keep making change a reality. It all starts with us. Without the change we need and the funding for it, the future for our children will become as bleak as Greta explains in this book.
Yes, I'm an advocate for everything Greta and the saving of our world. But, that didn't affect all of my rating for this book. It really was done nicely, with well placed information about our global crisis in the back of the book, as well as really great illustrations. I'm glad to have been given a chance to read this and share it with my daughter.
***I received this copy from Frances Lincoln Children's Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.***
Yes, it's a bit too nicely tied up (in real life it's become a lot harder to get the message to be taken seriously). But, it still gives us, as well as our young ones, hope that someday it might be a little better than it was yesterday. And, hopefully our future with be more brighter because of this book.
I know also, that a book can't do all of that and more, but it can keep leading our youth in the right direction. And, hopefully as many adults as possible, because we are the ones that can keep making change a reality. It all starts with us. Without the change we need and the funding for it, the future for our children will become as bleak as Greta explains in this book.
Yes, I'm an advocate for everything Greta and the saving of our world. But, that didn't affect all of my rating for this book. It really was done nicely, with well placed information about our global crisis in the back of the book, as well as really great illustrations. I'm glad to have been given a chance to read this and share it with my daughter.
***I received this copy from Frances Lincoln Children's Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.***
lillyybeck's review against another edition
4.0
yes i am counting this children’s book that i just read for an assignment in my writing seminar towards my goodreads goal. sue me.
also why was it kinda slay? queen greta
also why was it kinda slay? queen greta
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
5.0
Great illustrations and important message. I LOVE this book!