Greta and the Giants: inspired by Greta Thunberg's stand to save the world (picture book) - Paul's REVIEW

*I received this book as an eARC from Frances Lincoln Children's Books via Edelweiss. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

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Title: Greta and the Giants: inspired by Greta Thunberg's stand to save the world
Author: Zoë Tucker
Illustrator: Zoe Persico
Recent Release Date: November 19, 2019


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 is a little girl who lives in a beautiful forest threatened by Giants. When the Giants first came to the forest, they chopped down trees to make houses. Then they chopped down more trees and made even bigger homes. The houses grew into towns and the towns grew into cities, until now there is hardly any forest left. Greta knows she has to help the animals who live in the forest, but how? Luckily, Greta has an idea…

A section at the back explains that, in reality, the fight against the “giants” isn’t over and explains how you can help Greta in her fight. 

This book has been printed sustainably in the US on 100% recycled paper. By buying a copy of this book, you are making a donation of 3% of the cover price to 350.org.

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Review: This picture book should be on every child's book shelves. It features such a great message of standing up for your ideals and having the courage to stand up. And how that bravery can inspire and encourage others to stand up too. It's all about working together with others to make all of our voices heard. 

This book has such a great message, but from a story perspective I felt it was too easy. I wanted to see the giants push back, but I understand the desire to be purely inspirational for this audience. It's hopeful. A great example of conservation optimism. 

At the end of the book there's a note about Greta Thunberg, the inspiration for this story. It also explains that although this story has a happy ending, there's still a struggle ahead of us in real life. I give this picture book with a great message a 5/5. A perfect gift for conservation minded kiddos.


--PAUL