Very short but beautifully illustrated childrens book. Perfect for older kindergardeners or elementry school children.This book talks about Greta, who's trying to get the giants attention to stop them destroying the forest. I liked it so much I already preordered 2 books, of which some proceeds go to support the movement against climate change.

Greta and the Giants is a delightful children's book that's filled with vivid illustrations and a very empowering message. Much like the real-life Greta, no one is too young or too small to make a difference in the world. As long as someone is willing to try very hard and has a lot of passion about a specific topic, they can get others to notice them.

Of course, this book has a happy ending that's not very realistic in our current political and social climate. But it's still important for a book like this to exist because it provides an important springboard for talking to kids about climate change. It also points out that although Greta was the catalyst, she's far from the only person fighting the good fight.

Note for parents: the book initially comes down very harshly on the "greedy giants" who destroy the woods. However, the giants are given the chance to redeem themselves.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC. This review contains my honest, unbiased opinion.

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.

This is a lovely book. It shows a great metaphor for the current political climate in regards to climate change. While over simplified, it is a way to explain tp young children what is going on and gives them tools to get involved. The book does tell the person it is based on so children will also have a real face to the fantasy version.
It's beautifully illustrated and colored and engaging for children in that manner.

Not only does Greta and the Giants benefit a great cause (350.org), but it also makes a great message incredibly accessible for children. Its pages will also be made from 100% recycled paper! This book is SO IMPORTANT! I cannot stress it enough! Greta and the Giants teaches children about climate change and what they can do to help, and I loved every second of it! I'll probably rave about this book until the day I die. I can't wait to purchase a copy of this book for my classroom. It's already been added to my Amazon wish list!

This is a book about our future. It is about installing right instincts in our young generation.
With wonderful illustrations and art; it is a fable about environmental protection.
Blind capitalism and greet of humans is destroying environment to the extent that is directly coming to a situation where; whole biomass is at risk.
Everyone will suffer if earth wilts.
Somebody had to take a lead and Greta did it.

This graphic novel is a perfect start for teaching little kids about environmental catastrophe.
Short, crisp and enjoyable artwork is highlight of the book.
Thanks publisher for review copy.

This book takes wonderful story about such a strong girl and makes it relatable for young children. This story is about perseverance and getting others to follow so people will take notice of the little people. The illustrations are wonderfully done and Greta looks awesome!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

"No one is too small to make a difference."
This is an inspiring picture book with great illustrations and a great message for everyone. It uses allegory to make the important topic of Climate change accessible to young children and it does it very well.

Highly recommend it !

Gorgeous illustrations and an inspiring and thought-provoking story. Great for introducing kids to ideas about sustainable living and taking care of the environment. Reviewed via Net Galley

I received an electronic ARC from Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Childrens through NetGalley.
Based on Greta Thunberg's mission to save our environment. In this book, Greta tries to save a forest. The animals speak with her and she takes on the giants who tear down the forest and build cities, etc.
People join her and make the giants listen.
The illustrations bring life and depth to the story. The text is easy to follow for elementary level readers with a strong message for older readers and families reading together.

Super fast read, perfect for children to show them that it only takes one voice to make a difference.

It's also a great tool to use as an introduction to the real life Greta Thunberg, and all the work she is doing. This is the kind of book that can start an important conversation with children about climate change, carbon foot print and the work that needs to be done around the world. 

It's a simplified segue to some big issues.

Great introduction to climate change issues, and kids-friendly explanation of the work that Greta Thunberg and others are doing to stop climate change through peaceful protests, marches, and strikes. This is a perfect book to start talking to kids about social activism and the importance of protecting our planet.

Greta and the Giants is inspired by the young climate change activist, Greta Thunberg: there is further information about Greta’s campaign to have the damage caused by climate change taken seriously at the end of the book, as well as ways to help her.
This allegorical story is aimed at 4-7-year olds: the simple, descriptive language and bright, colourful pictures will really capture the imagination of this age group. The story is told just as much through the pictures as through the text.
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.
Greta is unafraid of the Giants and is determined to help her friends by taking a stance, even though she is only a child herself. At first Greta is ignored, but as more and more people and animals join her, they discover that, by working together, they can make a difference.
This is a story tinged with sadness, but with a strong sense of hope that is uplifting. The message of the empowerment to be gained from working together to force others to listen to an important message regarding the environment is a powerful one.
I really liked the happy ending and was pleased that it was a happy ending for everyone!

It would have been too easy for this allegory, inspired by the valiant, prescient Greta Thunberg, to have been preachy and off-putting. Instead, this slender, hopeful book explains climate change — as well as valor and the power of everyday citizens — in a way even preschoolers can understand. The lovely message and illustrations will delight adults, too.

In the interest of full disclosure, I received this book from NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books in exchange for an honest review.

This gorgeously illustrated short book uses allegory to tell children about standing up for nature, community and the fight against climate change. A young girl called Greta is shows quietly resisting the giants who keep stomping busily around, cutting down the trees and polluting.

Children will find the story interesting and inspiring, and children love a good cause whether it be 'leave no litter' or 'grow your own' so this tale is a great start to showing them that there may be something positive even the smallest of us can do.

At the end, we are given a brief look at Greta Thunberg and her campaign, with some suggestions for class or personal steps, like writing letters to representatives or cycling more.

Great work, keep producing books like Greta.
I read an e-ARC from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.

I love books like these for kids. It is an engaging picture book with gorgeous illustrations, but with a message for positive action. Greta and the Giants lets kids know that it only takes one person to start a movement, to make a difference. I love that they included information about Greta Thunberg and her fight to end climate change at the end of the book. It gives kids the hope and confidence that if another kid could make some kind of change, that they can too. I also love that a portion of the sale of each book will go to help fight climate change via 350.org, yet another great lesson for kids in giving back. Well done!

It is hard to argue as an adult against the impetus to make a difference, that motivated the real world Greta. However, I am always concerned when political or religious tenants infiltrate children's books anf the overarching cause is seen to justify the dogmatic approach that forces children grow up too quickly.
I was therefore hesitant to embrace this book for children inspired by Greta Thunberg who took a stand to advocate for her planet and apeak out against the danger of uncontrolled global warming / climate change. My distrust and concerns were misplaced.
This is a wonderful story told in an allegorical tale about being brave to challenge others who are so busy doing they often forget the consequences of their actions. Greta and her friends hold up placards that as the 'giants' to stop and listen.
The political dimension is not hidden; the simple parable type story is linked to more formal protest and points to getting more involved and what actions can and should be taken.
The future of the world and its resources are for our children to inherit and enjoy. Any book that promotes conversation and encourages reading around this subject is to be supported and applauded for its stand.
Gettting back to the actual story; it is magically developed and told with simple charm, coupled with exquisite illustrations it is a wonderful vehicle to carry this more serious message.
It does not simplify the task at hand, but it does enable a spirit to share values and find better solutions to how the story of our threatened world will end.

Much has been said about Greta and climate change, and this is undoubtedly a book that makes known to children in a light and simplified way what has been going on.
Highly recommend!

This is a beautiful book with a charming story that will inspire young readers to question how we care for the planet. It’s illustrations are stunning and certainly a perfect book to built a child’s confidence in reading out loud.

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.....