Greta and the Giants: inspired by Greta Thunberg's stand to save the world: 1

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In allegorical tribute to teen eco-activist Greta Thunberg, a child saves a forest from heedless pillagers. This children’s picture book is a fable inspired by Greta Thunberg's stand to save the world. Young Greta lives in the forest and one day is approached by the animals of the forest, who are seeking her help to save their homes from the greedy giants. I know also, that a book can't do all of that and more, but it can keep leading our youth in the right direction. And, hopefully as many adults as possible, because we are the ones that can keep making change a reality. It all starts with us. Without the change we need and the funding for it, the future for our children will become as bleak as Greta explains in this book.

This lovely picture book is a useful way for parents and teachers to introduce young children (ages 4-7) to the subject of climate change stressing a positive message. Find out more about Greta Thunberg. Could you write her biography? You can find out more about her in this video: Use Scratch to build a game in which an environmental superhero has to save the planet from pollution. I'd much rather read a book to children (and for myself) that talk about what we can do right now to help. Whether that be simply reminding children to turn off the lights, recycle, re-use toys, etc. I want a book that will help with both education of the issues, and making children feel heard. Complaining in the streets, in this case, isn't going to help. We don't need a drastic change in government worldwide; what we need are affordable solutions. So far there are very few of those around. So let's make our kids want to help and get engaged in the STEM initiatives behind what causes climate change and maybe the future generation can help us figure out what to do.The storytelling here is quite good, given the audience. Greta and the Giants introduces young readers to the concepts of activism, conservation, and climate change action in an easily digestible fashion. The story, while not too complex gets its point across quite succinctly. Greta and the Giants is a lovely book. I have to admit that the first thing that drew me to the book were the colors and art style. I absolutely love the illustrations and bold colors that are used. I found myself paying more attention to the artwork and the details in it that the story during my first read through. In the first part of the book the text is almost lost in the corners, and easy to overlook. Once I slowed down and read the text I enjoyed the story, I only wish the giants in the real world were that easy to reach. The story is reminiscent of The Lorax for me, and I do not mean that in a bad way. My daughter loved The Lorax, and I could recite it for years after she stopped asking for it. The message that protecting nature is good, and that even if we are small and often overlooked we can effect change is something I have not problem telling and retelling. I liked that the story showed that we often have to come together just to get the attention necessary to be heard, but that it can be done. I love that the book included information in accessible terms about what is happening, and how anyone and everyone can do something to help not matter how small. I really enjoy the book as a whole and hope that it will reach the children (and adults) that need to hear the message. Greta lives in the heart of a beautiful forest where she is friends with the animals who also live there. However, Giants (humans) are destroying their home, so the animals beg Greta for help. The Giants are portrayed as the destructors of the forest, taking more and more trees in their greed and desire to build more and more. There is a stark contrast between the bright and colourful images of the forest and the darkness and ugliness of the city. I by no means disagree that climate change is an issue; but I don't feel like protesting it is really helping the problem. It isn't because governments don't want to do something it's that those solutions that exist will bankrupt worldwide economies, put people out of jobs (and thus their homes) and create inflation so high that everyone will starve. Like it or not we have to balance economics with policy decisions and implementing a bunch of mandatory, expensive climate change stoppers isn't going to solve the worlds problems; in fact it might make them worse.

A fitting farewell, still funny, acute, and positive in its view of human nature even in its 37th episode. All around the forest, animals are worried about their home. Nearby, giants have been chopping down trees in the forest to make space for roads, factories and large houses. The smoke and pollution is destroying the habitat of the animals and its beauty though. The animals turn to Greta for help. I like how the illustrations show contrasting environments, the colourful and happy look forest where all the animals live and the dark and dirty looking environment where the giants are taking over. This makes it really easy for children to see the good and the bad of the book and gets the point across well. This is a brilliant book that shows very well how 'giants' are effecting the world we live in and changing the world around us. The story is a fun way for even the youngest children to learn about how we can help the environment and what effect our way of living now is having.I loved seeing the movement grow little by little, and the child I was reading withunderstood what the protest was and felt excited to read all of the signs that the children in the book were holding. He wanted to know why the giants were destroying the forest, and how they would show they were sorry. This opened up the path for good and valuable discussions. 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.