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unchainedreader's review against another edition
3.0
This book was pretty cute. It was a fictionalization of Greta Thunberg's life. Greta realizes that the adults or the giants in her life are ruining the environment, and Greta decides to stand up for the trees. I really enjoyed the illustrations in this book although I kind of wanted more from the story itself.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.
theelazyyonee's review against another edition
5.0
I've been eyeing this book since we got it at our store, not too long ago. And I'm glad I've gotten the chance to read it while I was at work really quick.
The illustrations in this book were so vibrant & beautiful. Plus this story is a true wake up call for those that are blind to what's truly going on. Open your eyes to what's happening, listen to what's going on, & try to do something! Or really try what you can do.
It doesn't have to be much, baby steps. It's never too late to make a change. :)
(Time(s) & Date(s) Read: 1st March 2020; 7:06pm to 7:11pm)
The illustrations in this book were so vibrant & beautiful. Plus this story is a true wake up call for those that are blind to what's truly going on. Open your eyes to what's happening, listen to what's going on, & try to do something! Or really try what you can do.
It doesn't have to be much, baby steps. It's never too late to make a change. :)
(Time(s) & Date(s) Read: 1st March 2020; 7:06pm to 7:11pm)
sophiebeth23's review against another edition
5.0
Isla-Rose loved this book we discussed who the giants might be and how we could help the forest.
mallen8509's review against another edition
4.0
Greta hears from a wolf that the Giants are destroying the forest, and the animals need Greta’s help. Greta doesn’t know what to do at first but comes up with an idea. At first, no one listens. After more people join her fight, the Giants finally stop to listen.
Greta proves that you don’t have to be big to have a voice.
Greta proves that you don’t have to be big to have a voice.
winelovingbooknerd's review against another edition
5.0
Inspired by Greta Thunberg, this is a story about a little girl who stands up for the animals whose homes are being destroyed by giants. It starts out just being her alone taking a stand but she is soon joined by others and their voices become louder and louder until they are able to make the giants understand the consequences of their actions. Beautifully illustrated and cleverly told in a way that helps children of all ages understand the importance of taking a stand for what you believe in, no matter how small you are.
Thank you to #NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for allowing me to read an advance copy of this story in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to #NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for allowing me to read an advance copy of this story in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own.
mariethelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Litt naiv og vel optimistisk, men den er jo viktig og har et godt budskap.
magnetgrrl's review against another edition
4.0
Bought this for me but, then decided to give it to some friends with a kid for the kid's b-day. Read it quickly first so I could be sure it was OK.
annieb123's review against another edition
5.0
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Greta and the Giants is a sensitively written and beautifully illustrated story for young readers by Zoë Tucker and Zoe Persico. Due out 19th Nov 2019 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln Children's imprint, it has 32 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats (ebook available now).
This is a sweet allegorical story with an accessible and appealing (and positive) message for children and their caregivers. I hope the positivity and denouement of the book version of Greta's mission has an equally good outcome in our real world. The story would make a superlative book discussion or circle read in a classroom, library, or home setting. There are discussion prompts and further reading links included in the back of the book.
The illustrations are lush, colorful, and well rendered. There are all kinds of small details which will encourage lingering over the illustrations and finding different details. It would make a good bedtime story selection as well.
Well done, quite beautiful and uplifting.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Greta and the Giants is a sensitively written and beautifully illustrated story for young readers by Zoë Tucker and Zoe Persico. Due out 19th Nov 2019 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln Children's imprint, it has 32 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats (ebook available now).
This is a sweet allegorical story with an accessible and appealing (and positive) message for children and their caregivers. I hope the positivity and denouement of the book version of Greta's mission has an equally good outcome in our real world. The story would make a superlative book discussion or circle read in a classroom, library, or home setting. There are discussion prompts and further reading links included in the back of the book.
The illustrations are lush, colorful, and well rendered. There are all kinds of small details which will encourage lingering over the illustrations and finding different details. It would make a good bedtime story selection as well.
Well done, quite beautiful and uplifting.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
bibliotequeish's review against another edition
5.0
Super fast read, perfect for children to show them that it only takes one voice to make a difference.
It's also a great tool to use as an introduction to the real life Greta Thunberg, and all the work she is doing. This is the kind of book that can start an important conversation with children about climate change, carbon foot print and the work that needs to be done around the world.
It's a simplified segue to some big issues.
It's also a great tool to use as an introduction to the real life Greta Thunberg, and all the work she is doing. This is the kind of book that can start an important conversation with children about climate change, carbon foot print and the work that needs to be done around the world.
It's a simplified segue to some big issues.