This hopeful picture book--written in the style of a letter--gives kids an honest take on climate change and urges them to band together to help the planet.The world is a big, beautiful place full of natural wonders--everything from bees to rainfall can seem magical.
The world is also changing. Climate change has already had a devastating effect on the planet.
But it's not too late! If we work together and show a little more care, both for the environment and each other, we can keep this world beautiful.
This moving debut from climate writer Mary Annaïse Heglar is perfect for budding environmentalists and anyone in need of a little hope for the future of our planet.
Mary Annaïse Heglar has written essays for publications such as
New York Magazine,
The Boston Globe, Vox,
Wired, and
Rolling Stone, among others. She is also the co-host and co-creator of
Hot Take, a critically acclaimed climate newsletter and podcast. In 2020, Mary was the inaugural writer in residence at Columbia University's Earth Institute and has since taught classes there and at Tulane University. She is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is Mary's debut book. Follow her on Twitter @MaryHeglar and on Instagram at @mary.heglar.
Vivian Mineker is the illustrator of over a dozen picture books for children including
The Road Not Taken and
All Cats Welcome. She has been featured in publications such as the
New York Times, Times of India, and Toons Mag. Find Vivian online at www.vivianmineker.com or on Instagram @vivian.mineker and on Twitter @vivianmineker.
