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Greta and the Giants: Inspired by Greta Thunberg's Stand to Save the World by Zoë Tucker
5.0
Greta loves the forest and is a friend of the animals. One day, her furry friends come to tell her they're afraid, because the giants are killing the forest.
This picture book is inspired by Greta Thunberg and the fridays for future movement. Of course, we have a finished tale with a happy-end to make it appealing as a story, and of course everything is simplyfied. Because this does not set out to do a detailed retelling of real events.
But what it does set out to do it does well. The pictures are vibrant and detailled and very beautiful to look at. There is a clear distinction between Greta, her friends and then the giants on the other side, but without demonizing the latter. They're just people who happen to be giants, and they're so busy they don't realise what they do. But they're able to learn if someone is willing to teach them. You only have to try.
It's encouraging and while this doesn't represent my own grasp of the situation, it's the kind of tale I'd like tiny humans to grow up with.
Well done.
I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This picture book is inspired by Greta Thunberg and the fridays for future movement. Of course, we have a finished tale with a happy-end to make it appealing as a story, and of course everything is simplyfied. Because this does not set out to do a detailed retelling of real events.
But what it does set out to do it does well. The pictures are vibrant and detailled and very beautiful to look at. There is a clear distinction between Greta, her friends and then the giants on the other side, but without demonizing the latter. They're just people who happen to be giants, and they're so busy they don't realise what they do. But they're able to learn if someone is willing to teach them. You only have to try.
It's encouraging and while this doesn't represent my own grasp of the situation, it's the kind of tale I'd like tiny humans to grow up with.
Well done.
I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.