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bibliobrandie's review
5.0
Great poetry / bio book that will inspire many students. Each two page spread has a poem inspired by a climate change–combating young person, which is accompanied by a short biographical sketch about that young person. Beautiful artwork. End matter includes helpful guide to the poetry forms used.
angiew23's review
5.0
This book is made up of poems, stories and biographical texts that tell the story of a variety of young people who are advocating for change in their communities and around the world. The font is fairly small but is nice and clean, it also is a bit hard to read on the slightly textured background and there is quite a bit of text on the page, but I think that for slightly older readers this would be no problem. I think it is great that the text is sharing stories while also inspiring young people to make their own choices and be advocates in their communities. As a grade 3 teacher, I would recommend this book to parents and teachers of children in the age 9-13 range. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book!
lit_vibrations's review
5.0
This beautifully illustrated picture book was created as a call-to-action for young people and adults. Its reminding us that our children can be leaders and truly help change the world. Regardless of the many warnings given by scientists on the negative impact fossil fuels have on Earth, humans have refused to listen.
In this book editors Lindsay H. Metcalf, Keila V. Dawson, and Jeanette Bradley arranged a collection of poems that bring light to the actions and accomplishments of young climate activists around the globe. Each poem inspired by a child striving to make a difference. We get to see how climate has affected their communities and why they’ve chosen to take action.
It was a joy reading this book I found the information to be inspiring as well as insightful. What we should and could be doing as adults but chose not too has placed this huge burden upon children to rise up and demand change now before it’s too late.
With this book young readers can learn and find resources or tips to show how they to can make a difference in the environment. They are shown how climate change is not only affecting nature but the dangers we face if we do nothing about this growing problem.
Overall I really enjoyed reading this book to my children. I loved the powerful message it’s sending, the actionable tips and resources included, not to mention the gorgeous illustrations. It’s equipped with so many possibilities and the poems can be viewed as motivation for fighting against climate change. I definitely recommend this book to young readers or it be placed in classrooms.
Special thanks to the authors, publisher, & hearourvoicestours for my gifted copy!!!!
In this book editors Lindsay H. Metcalf, Keila V. Dawson, and Jeanette Bradley arranged a collection of poems that bring light to the actions and accomplishments of young climate activists around the globe. Each poem inspired by a child striving to make a difference. We get to see how climate has affected their communities and why they’ve chosen to take action.
It was a joy reading this book I found the information to be inspiring as well as insightful. What we should and could be doing as adults but chose not too has placed this huge burden upon children to rise up and demand change now before it’s too late.
With this book young readers can learn and find resources or tips to show how they to can make a difference in the environment. They are shown how climate change is not only affecting nature but the dangers we face if we do nothing about this growing problem.
Overall I really enjoyed reading this book to my children. I loved the powerful message it’s sending, the actionable tips and resources included, not to mention the gorgeous illustrations. It’s equipped with so many possibilities and the poems can be viewed as motivation for fighting against climate change. I definitely recommend this book to young readers or it be placed in classrooms.
Special thanks to the authors, publisher, & hearourvoicestours for my gifted copy!!!!
jugglingpup's review
4.0
Great illustrations and a great message. I loved the provided ways for even a small kid to give back. I am just not a fan of poetry.
mrskingisreading's review
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
This book is a must-read. Aimed at empowering young people in the fight against climate change, it seamlessly alternates between various forms of poetry and nonfiction paragraphs will real examples of young climate activists. In addition, there are explicit action steps that kids can take in order to do their own part. As a teacher, I’ve seen kids with very real anxiety about climate change. I love that this book is aimed at helping youth feel like they can do something, because the adults have failed them.
laurensbookvibes's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
No World Too Big is one of those books that can be revisited over and over again and is a great tool of guidance for people of all ages! The current climate crisis on this planet is one that I wish more people would take more seriously and become active in the call to action.
I learned so much while reading this together with my kids and I was pleasantly surprised to hear that they’ve learned about some of these young activists in their schools. For example, my middle schooler was very excited when we got to the poem about Xiuhtezcatl Martinez. It was very cool to hear my daughter relay all that she learned and how his resistance struck a chord with her!
This book not only shared information on the young activists currently fighting for change, it also provides resources and suggestions of ways that we as readers can help make a difference and fight for our planet and home.
With gorgeous illustrations and information that is helpful and impactful, this is a wonderful book that can make a difference!
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