Small Steps, Big Change
by Annemarie Cool, illustrated by James Jones
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Pub Date Aug 20 2024 | Archive Date Dec 17 2024
Publisher Spotlight | Tiger Tales
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Description
Children ages 3-7 will meet Water Hero, Sharing Hero, and more fun characters as they present 14 simple tips that everyone can do to make our world a better place.
Everyone can make a difference when it comes to protecting the environment! This inviting book is full of 14 simple, everyday goals that anyone can achieve to bring about positive change.
Tips include:
- Keeping ourselves healthy by eating vegetables and getting plenty of exercise;
- Using reusable bags for shopping and conserving energy and water;
- Reducing the amount of plastic we use and keeping beaches clean when we visit them; and
- Treating others with respect and working together
Inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals, formulated by the United Nations.
Advance Praise
"Cool and Jones break down the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into concrete steps. The language is direct and child-friendly: 'It’s cool to take care of yourself. Be kind to your mind. Take care of your body. Stay active for your heart.' Easy, enjoyable activities and questions accompany the simple, conversational texts. --Kirkus Review
Featured Reviews
Small Steps, Big Changes explains many different ways you can take action to improve the world around us, whether it's for yourself, others, or the world as a physical entity. The illustrations are very sweet and the word count is low enough that younger readers will be able to stay engaged. My 5 and 7 year olds enjoyed this book!
Thanks to Publisher Spotlight - Tiger Tales and NetGalley for an eARC of this book for an honest review.
This book is very engaging with lots of fun colors and shapes. The examples of how to make a difference are very easy for kids to understand as well.
Small Steps, Big Change is a bright and colourful picture book. The message is simple but effective and gives young kids easy ways that they can be more healthy and help the earth at the same time. The illustrations are engaging with lots of information included in a way that is not over whelming to a young reader. This would make a great addition to any public, school, classroom or personal library. It would be best suited to JK- Grade 3 students in my opinion.
Thank you Net Galley, Annemarie Cool and Tiger Tales for the opportunity to preview this picture book. The opinions shared are my own.
Annemarie Cool's "Small Steps, Big Change," is an engaging and inspiring book that encourages readers to make a positive impact on themselves, others, and the Earth. Drawing inspiration from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Cool presents actionable steps in a clear and practical way. Meanwhile, Jones’s vibrant illustrations captivate and draw in readers. The book covers essential themes, such as mindful consumption and treating both nature and humanity with care and respect. Overall, Small Steps, Big Change offers simple yet powerful lessons on how we can protect both the planet and mankind—a true gem worth treasuring.
This lovely book aimed at littles is a great tool for teaching children how they can enact positive change in our struggling world. With bright pictures and a simple message this book is great for kids of all ages.
It is also a good way for adults to start conversations about what we can do to help.
Inspired by the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, this book covers a lot of really important topics in very broad strokes for kids. From recycling and sustainability to being kind and sharing with others, it presents a general guide for creating positive change. As another reviewer said, I can definitely see this book being a kind of introductory read on being a 'good human.'
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.