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krob41288's review
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this title in exchange for an honest review,
This is such a great book to introduce kids, and even adults, to Greta Thunberg and her climate change protests. This book shows how climate change is effecting the world in a way for kids to understand and gives idea on how to help slow the progression of climate change. Overall, this is a wonderful picture book!
This is such a great book to introduce kids, and even adults, to Greta Thunberg and her climate change protests. This book shows how climate change is effecting the world in a way for kids to understand and gives idea on how to help slow the progression of climate change. Overall, this is a wonderful picture book!
ruthjay's review
5.0
Great little story for inspiring children to think about the planet. My son has since been watching and reading some of Greta's speeches and exploring other young climate activists. We've read this a few times, he loves it.
heisereads's review
3.0
Would pair well with [b:Time to Roar|49127648|Time to Roar|Olivia Cole|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1582785964l/49127648._SX50_.jpg|74580932].
As an allegory, this story works, but the solution seems to wrap up a little too easily. Back matter includes explanation about how/why it was inspired by Greta Thunberg and steps you can take to make a difference.
As an allegory, this story works, but the solution seems to wrap up a little too easily. Back matter includes explanation about how/why it was inspired by Greta Thunberg and steps you can take to make a difference.
tmefoster's review
4.0
Greta is a young girl that lived in the forest. One morning she woke up and found all the animals huddled together under the trees. The giants that had always been there had been busy building homes, buildings, towns, and cities. They built until there was hardly any forest left. Nobody stopped the giants as they were all scared of them.
The animals went to Greta and asked her to help. Greta made a sign that said "stop". The giants continued to pass by not noticing Greta, but then others joined her with their own signs. The crowd eventually got bigger and bigger, and the giants noticed.
This is a story of how one person can help create change, and working together for the benefit of everyone.
The art is beautiful, and the story is endearing. I love how the issues are presented. and worked on by all. This story is good for a variety of ages. I'd say 2 to 12.
Thank you to NetGalley for the Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for an honest review.
#GretaAndTheGiants #NetGalley
The animals went to Greta and asked her to help. Greta made a sign that said "stop". The giants continued to pass by not noticing Greta, but then others joined her with their own signs. The crowd eventually got bigger and bigger, and the giants noticed.
This is a story of how one person can help create change, and working together for the benefit of everyone.
The art is beautiful, and the story is endearing. I love how the issues are presented. and worked on by all. This story is good for a variety of ages. I'd say 2 to 12.
Thank you to NetGalley for the Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for an honest review.
#GretaAndTheGiants #NetGalley
ljrinaldi's review
4.0
This is a simple book explaining the story of Greta Thunberg, the climate activist, to the picture book crowd. Using giants as the big bad adults, Greta stands up to them, and explains that they are destroying the planet. At first no one hears her, but then as more people take up her cry, the giants realize the harm they have done.
And everyone lives happily ever after.
Oh, if only this were the case.
Unfortunately, I do not hold out much hope for us, but without hope, we wouldn't even try, so perhaps, in that regard, this is a good book for kids, to show that they can change their fate, even if they can't.
I am such a cynical skeptic.
Recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
And everyone lives happily ever after.
Oh, if only this were the case.
Unfortunately, I do not hold out much hope for us, but without hope, we wouldn't even try, so perhaps, in that regard, this is a good book for kids, to show that they can change their fate, even if they can't.
I am such a cynical skeptic.
Recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
maweets's review
4.0
This is a sweet imaginative take on real world events. Unlike the real world, the giants listen and change their behavior to save the forest. The book is clear that this book has a happily ever after that the real world has yet to see and provides some encouraging tips to help others get started on Eco-activism.
I liked that this book chose to provide an "ideal world" scenario for this. Just how easy it could be to listen and change, even when you've made -sometimes unknowingly- made mistakes. It also is encouraging about making your voice heard about something you care about even if you don't think anyone will notice. At first people didn't notice Greta (real and fiction) until they did.
I liked that this book chose to provide an "ideal world" scenario for this. Just how easy it could be to listen and change, even when you've made -sometimes unknowingly- made mistakes. It also is encouraging about making your voice heard about something you care about even if you don't think anyone will notice. At first people didn't notice Greta (real and fiction) until they did.
mckenzierichardson's review
4.0
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An allegorical tale of Greta Thunberg's activism and how she's inspired others to stand up to demand change. The use of talking animals and literal giants helps make this engaging for young children while sticking to its message of environmentalism.
Though the characters are small compared to the giants, when they come together they are heard, they demand change and work toward solutions. A great message for young readers. The book advises against greed and ignorance, providing a hopeful message of changing one's ways and working together.
Lovely illustrations. Persico brings a sense of magic to the natural settings and animal characters of the story. I really enjoyed her art style. Also loved the use of color and variety of emotions shown.
Because this is a story meant for young children, it ends happily and simplifies much of the struggle against the companies/giants that contribute to climate change. In the backmatter, the author notes that in the real world the fight is still ongoing. There is a short list of suggested ways children and their families can help such as learning more about climate change, writing to elected officials, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. There is also a little information included about the real Greta Thunberg.
A nice well-rounded book that serves as a way to inspire and educate. It provides hope and beauty with its message of making lasting change.
An allegorical tale of Greta Thunberg's activism and how she's inspired others to stand up to demand change. The use of talking animals and literal giants helps make this engaging for young children while sticking to its message of environmentalism.
Though the characters are small compared to the giants, when they come together they are heard, they demand change and work toward solutions. A great message for young readers. The book advises against greed and ignorance, providing a hopeful message of changing one's ways and working together.
Lovely illustrations. Persico brings a sense of magic to the natural settings and animal characters of the story. I really enjoyed her art style. Also loved the use of color and variety of emotions shown.
Because this is a story meant for young children, it ends happily and simplifies much of the struggle against the companies/giants that contribute to climate change. In the backmatter, the author notes that in the real world the fight is still ongoing. There is a short list of suggested ways children and their families can help such as learning more about climate change, writing to elected officials, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. There is also a little information included about the real Greta Thunberg.
A nice well-rounded book that serves as a way to inspire and educate. It provides hope and beauty with its message of making lasting change.
theybedax's review
4.0
This is beautiful and gods do I wish we would get the same happy ending irl as in this book. I really appreciate the call to arms in the back with ideas of what kids can do and different websites that can help them further!