Written to help parents begin conversations with their children about a challenging and important topic, Something Happened to Our Planet describes the narrator’s efforts to help the planet with her friends, by advocating for re-usable plates at her school. This book will inspire kids to make a difference in their own schools and communities. Includes a Reader’s Note with information about the impact of climate change, child-friendly definitions, and more.
Evaluation comments:
“This book teaches children about climate change by discussing the ways to make the earth better- plant a tree.”
“The book explains in simple terms why the oceans are getting warmer and that this is bad for ocean life. The last sentence of the book says it all: “We are all a part of nature. If we do our part, nature heals itself.”
“The “Reader’s note” at the end provides vocabulary and child-friendly definitions about climate change (carbon footprint, greenhouse gas, habitat etch). There are some sample child-parent questions and answers as well as ways to talk to children about this challenging topic.”
“The writing is clear and developmentally appropriate for young children.”
“The illustrations are bright and eye catching and the characters are diverse. I like the reader’s notes. Great ideas to help parents help their children understand a very scary situation, in a developmentally appropriate way.”
“The perfect book for earth week and all year.”