Let me start this review by saying I may well be biased towards it. While the strikes for climate are not something I have participated in as a Geography graduate I spent years studying climate change and the impacts it is having across the world, in this time when some in power are still refusing to acknowledge the threat that climate change has I believe any book that develops awareness of the issue has some merit. Now onto the book itself.

I have seen some reviews complaining that this book offers no solutions to the situation but rather just encourages children to blame ‘the giants’ for the problems. That is not how I read it. Yes the story itself is about taking a stand but the giants aren’t vilified, it is made clear that they merely weren’t thinking of the forest but rather the growth of their cities. I don’t think this is an unfair characterisation. And at the back of the book their are suggestions written for what children can do themselves to help. Perhaps because I read it as a primary school teacher I pay more attention to this as it’s something that could be part of a scheme of work and I can see myself planning lessons using this book as the starting point.

My other notes are just on the aesthetic of the book. I think it is gorgeous, the illustrations are beautiful and have a soft warmth to them that just makes me want to dive in. There is diversity shown without it being made out to be a big deal and the language used makes it a good candidate for being read aloud. I can definitely see myself reading this book to my class in the future.

*I received this book from NetGalley in return for a honest review*

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.....

With beautiful imagery and a powerful message for the younger audience, this picture book will become a necessary read for any parent to have in their library.

The cutest book about climate change!! I did not know that they were basing the story off of Greta Thunberg. The book had the cutest (and realest) message. Also, great illustrations. Every child and adult should read this book about the "broken" forest. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book.

A sweet story about climate change and how everyone can help!

This is an absolutely beautifully illustrated book featuring an inspiring role model and of course an important message

This was lovely! Beautiful art, and if only our real-life giants were as willing to admit their mistakes as the ones in this story...

A wonderful picture book story with beautiful, colourful illustrations inspired by real-life climate change activist, Greta Thunberg. In this story, Greta advocates for the forest and all of its animals who are losing their habitats to the Giants (people) who are cutting down all the trees to build cities. Greta's motto is that "no one is too small to make a difference", so the community and the animals of the forest joined together to protest on behalf of their forest and the world. What's even better is that this book is made out of recycled paper!