Illustrated by Alex Paterson
4 stars
A great place to begin your eco journey. Told with a wonderful blend of humor and information. With tips to reduce your plastic use, save wildlife, and keep items out of the landfill, this book is a helpful guide for living a more environmentally friendly life for young readers.
I liked the inclusion of the Planet-o-Meter, which depicts the impact, cost, and difficulty level of each tip as well as its area of impact (reduction of water use, food waste, carbon footprint, pollution, etc.). It was a helpful way to present information quickly and also allowed for starting with easier strategies and building on success.
The book is presented in a way that allows for trying out various tips and doing what works for you, without the pressure to do everything in the book. While some of the information can be overwhelming, the book presents a hopeful approach and ways for readers to get more involved.
Throughout the book are fun illustrations that keep it engaging and added some humor.
There is an index at the end for looking up specific information and tips.
Engaging, humorous, and informational, this is a great resource for living a little more sustainably.