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Publisher's Synopsis: This inspiring picture book retells the story of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg — the Swedish teenager who has led a global movement to raise awareness about the world’s climate crisis — using allegory to make this important topic accessible to young children. Greta and the Giants is about Greta Thunberg. It is modified into a children's story - humans contributing to pollution and environmental damage are made into giants who threaten the woodland creatures' homes and way of life. At first, they are unaware of the problems they are causing, but the animals and a little girl from the woods begin to stand up and make their voices heard. With the fires, natural disasters, and environmental issues our world is facing due to our inaction toward climate change, it is more important now than it has ever been to teach our children how to be responsible for their planet. This is a really cute picture book inspired by the environmental activist Greta Thunberg. I wish we could have that happy ending too but sadly, people's greed are too strong to care about anything but profit. They don't really think about the future generations and the rest of the living things in the environment. When I started reading this I was surprised, as I expected it to be a picture book depicting the life of Greta Thunberg. I have read a number of books about Greta recently for middle grade and older readers, so I thought a picture book would be a great addition to this collection.
The animals went to Greta and asked her to help. Greta made a sign that said "stop". The giants continued to pass by not noticing Greta, but then others joined her with their own signs. The crowd eventually got bigger and bigger, and the giants noticed. Super fast read, perfect for children to show them that it only takes one voice to make a difference. 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.Hey there! I’m Jodi. I am a National Board Certified teacher with 17 years of experience in the classroom. Greta and the Giants is a tale about a girl named Greta who has to help the animals of the forest protect their environment from Giants who cause harm unknowingly. The book is inspired by real climate change activist, and teen, Greta Thurnberg. 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.
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 and the Giants is a story based on the impact of Greta Thunberg on the understanding of climate change in our changing world, and what we can do to slow that down. The artwork is excellent, and the story brings to life the fight for the world our children will inherit. I love Greta. She's such an inspiration! What she did and is doing is changing our world, hopefully for the best, making people aware of what we're doing and how maybe it's not too late and we can still do something to stop the climate change and help Earth. In this activity linked to Greta and the Giants, your class will add the capital letters and full stops into the passages or sentences.
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. 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!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. This inspiring picture book retells the story of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg – the Swedish teenager who has led a global movement to raise awareness about the world’s climate crisis – using allegory to make this important topic accessible to young children.
Noi finds a baby whale washed up on the beach after a storm and decides to take it home to care for it. 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. Given that there are so few good books for young children about climate activism, it is all the more egregious to have books that erase the long, collective history (including leadership of people of color and Native Americans) of climate activism. We will NOT be adding this book to our list on the environment and climate change. That is not what this picture book is though. As the blurb states (which I obviously didn't read properly), this is an allegory (a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.). Once I got my head around the fact that this wasn't a narrative non fiction title about Greta, I was most impressed. It's the perfect starting point to talk about this amazing young activist with young readers. Your class will finish off by remembering some information that Greta told the Giants to convince them to stop ruining the forest.
Find out about habitat loss around the world. How is it affecting the plants, animals and people living in the area? If there were an aspect that may be improved, I would encourage a part of the narrative to rely purely on further inspection of the illustrations in the manner of (for example) Pat Hutchin's old classic, 'Rosie's Walk'. For, in my opinion, that is when a picture book transcends; offering something beyond an illustrated story or an animated tale. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this title in exchange for an honest review, The mass protests happening around the world are what we need to ensure that the giants listen- in our world the governments and businesses.
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