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cherylanntownsend's review against another edition
5.0
Greta is visited by the inhabitants of her forest, pleading for help in saving their home. The giants have pillaged and plundered nature in their blind greed for profitable construction. She contemplates how and sets out to meet them, carrying only a sign with “STOP” emblazoned upon it. Alone, she is ignored. Soon, others join her, each with their own sign of their own plea. The numbers can not be ignored. The giants take heed. They stop, they listen, they regret. Looking always forward, they could not see the destruction left behind. They adopt alternatives, begin to repair, change the motion of progress.
Adorably illustrated and completed with a bio on Greta alongside some tips for eco-living and websites for further information.
A product of 350.org, a grassroots campaign intending to reduce carbon dioxide from our atmosphere, 3% of every book sale goes towards meeting their goal.
Every child needs a hero to look up to, why not give them one that cares about their tomorrows?
Adorably illustrated and completed with a bio on Greta alongside some tips for eco-living and websites for further information.
A product of 350.org, a grassroots campaign intending to reduce carbon dioxide from our atmosphere, 3% of every book sale goes towards meeting their goal.
Every child needs a hero to look up to, why not give them one that cares about their tomorrows?
backpackingbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
Greta lives in the heart of the forest along with all the animals. One day, the animals approach her for help, scared that the greedy Giants are ruining their home. They chop down trees to build bigger and bigger homes, ignoring the beauty and habitat of the forest, preferring to build sprawling cities to accommodate their Giant needs. Greta decides to start a protest, asking the Giants to stop. At first, she is ignored, but then people join her protest and eventually the Giant's are forced to listen. Embarrassed and ashamed, they realise that their actions have been ruining the forest. They put their greed aside and start appreciating the forest again, allowing it to return to its original beauty.
This story is inspired by the young climate change activist, Greta Thunberg. It is a powerful story that resonates with the current challenges facing the planet. Although this story has a happy ending, the notes at the end of the book explain to readers that Greta in the real world needs your help. It gives examples of things children (and adults) can do to help make a difference.
The story is empowering to children, teaching them about the importance of climate change and what they can do to help keep the earth alive. The illustrations are beautiful and complement the story perfectly. I think this is such an important topic right now and there's absolutely no reason why children shouldn't be given the opportunity to make a difference too. Greta in this story and in real life is an inspiration, and I hope this book inspires all readers to make small changes in their life to help tackle climate change.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This story is inspired by the young climate change activist, Greta Thunberg. It is a powerful story that resonates with the current challenges facing the planet. Although this story has a happy ending, the notes at the end of the book explain to readers that Greta in the real world needs your help. It gives examples of things children (and adults) can do to help make a difference.
The story is empowering to children, teaching them about the importance of climate change and what they can do to help keep the earth alive. The illustrations are beautiful and complement the story perfectly. I think this is such an important topic right now and there's absolutely no reason why children shouldn't be given the opportunity to make a difference too. Greta in this story and in real life is an inspiration, and I hope this book inspires all readers to make small changes in their life to help tackle climate change.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
lucyturnsthepage's review against another edition
5.0
Let me start this review by saying I may well be biased towards it. While the strikes for climate are not something I have participated in as a Geography graduate I spent years studying climate change and the impacts it is having across the world, in this time when some in power are still refusing to acknowledge the threat that climate change has I believe any book that develops awareness of the issue has some merit. Now onto the book itself.
I have seen some reviews complaining that this book offers no solutions to the situation but rather just encourages children to blame ‘the giants’ for the problems. That is not how I read it. Yes the story itself is about taking a stand but the giants aren’t vilified, it is made clear that they merely weren’t thinking of the forest but rather the growth of their cities. I don’t think this is an unfair characterisation. And at the back of the book their are suggestions written for what children can do themselves to help. Perhaps because I read it as a primary school teacher I pay more attention to this as it’s something that could be part of a scheme of work and I can see myself planning lessons using this book as the starting point.
My other notes are just on the aesthetic of the book. I think it is gorgeous, the illustrations are beautiful and have a soft warmth to them that just makes me want to dive in. There is diversity shown without it being made out to be a big deal and the language used makes it a good candidate for being read aloud. I can definitely see myself reading this book to my class in the future.
I have seen some reviews complaining that this book offers no solutions to the situation but rather just encourages children to blame ‘the giants’ for the problems. That is not how I read it. Yes the story itself is about taking a stand but the giants aren’t vilified, it is made clear that they merely weren’t thinking of the forest but rather the growth of their cities. I don’t think this is an unfair characterisation. And at the back of the book their are suggestions written for what children can do themselves to help. Perhaps because I read it as a primary school teacher I pay more attention to this as it’s something that could be part of a scheme of work and I can see myself planning lessons using this book as the starting point.
My other notes are just on the aesthetic of the book. I think it is gorgeous, the illustrations are beautiful and have a soft warmth to them that just makes me want to dive in. There is diversity shown without it being made out to be a big deal and the language used makes it a good candidate for being read aloud. I can definitely see myself reading this book to my class in the future.
andrea_connors's review against another edition
5.0
*I received this book from NetGalley in return for a honest review*
Like much of the world I have been captivated by Greta Thunberg and her gift for making people listen and helping the youth to stand up to the giants of the world. This book tells her story in such a beautiful way and in a way that is easy to understand for children. Though I do have a hope that the giants in the real world start to turn things around the same way that the giants in this book do.....
Like much of the world I have been captivated by Greta Thunberg and her gift for making people listen and helping the youth to stand up to the giants of the world. This book tells her story in such a beautiful way and in a way that is easy to understand for children. Though I do have a hope that the giants in the real world start to turn things around the same way that the giants in this book do.....
tabby2920's review against another edition
4.0
With beautiful imagery and a powerful message for the younger audience, this picture book will become a necessary read for any parent to have in their library.
ratherbereading's review against another edition
5.0
The cutest book about climate change!! I did not know that they were basing the story off of Greta Thunberg. The book had the cutest (and realest) message. Also, great illustrations. Every child and adult should read this book about the "broken" forest. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book.
letstalkaboutbooksbaybee's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet story about climate change and how everyone can help!
kestrelreader's review against another edition
5.0
This is an absolutely beautifully illustrated book featuring an inspiring role model and of course an important message
martha_is_reading's review against another edition
4.0
This was lovely! Beautiful art, and if only our real-life giants were as willing to admit their mistakes as the ones in this story...
tizbruno's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderful picture book story with beautiful, colourful illustrations inspired by real-life climate change activist, Greta Thunberg. In this story, Greta advocates for the forest and all of its animals who are losing their habitats to the Giants (people) who are cutting down all the trees to build cities. Greta's motto is that "no one is too small to make a difference", so the community and the animals of the forest joined together to protest on behalf of their forest and the world. What's even better is that this book is made out of recycled paper!
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