Small Steps, Big Change

by Annemarie Cool, James Jones (Illustrator)

Overview

An uplifting, environmental picture book guide for kids ages 3-7 with 14 simple tips for helping to build a better tomorrow, inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Children ages 3-7 will meet Water Hero, Sharing Hero, and more fun characters as they present 14 simple tips that everyone can do to make our world a better place.

Everyone can make a difference when it comes to protecting the environment! This inviting book is full of 14 simple, everyday goals that anyone can achieve to bring about positive change.

Tips include:

• Keeping ourselves healthy by eating vegetables and getting plenty of exercise;
• Using reusable bags for shopping and conserving energy and water;
• Reducing the amount of plastic we use and keeping beaches clean when we visit them; and
• Treating others with respect and working together

Inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals, formulated by the United Nations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781664390195
Publisher:	Tiger Tales.
Publication date:	08/20/2024
Sold by:	Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Annemarie Cool was born in Mexico City. She loves Italian food, reading, painting, and plants! When she’s not busy making picture books, you will find her hanging out with her very handsome dog, Achilla, and dreaming of the day she can own a cat, too.

James Jones is an award-winning art director, designer and illustrator who freelances for publishers all over the world.  James loves to surf and practice kung fu. He lives in Cornwall with his family.

Editorial Reviews

Cool and Jones break down the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into concrete steps.

Twelve colorful, cartoonish smiling heroes introduce themselves with the empowering idea that everyone can improve the world by sharing, eating and living well, conserving water and energy, safeguarding the environment, being curious and kind, and ensuring that others receive fair, respectful, and equal treatment. These goals might seem unattainable, but the heroes reassure readers that they can be achieved if everyonetakes manageable steps and works together. The book is organized into colorful, lively, comiclike panels. In each, a different hero explains why the goal is important and presents easy ways to realize it. Stay Well Hero notes that washing your hands, exercising, and getting plenty of sleep are all necessary for keeping the body strong and the heart healthy, while Water Hero advises readers not to litter at the beach and to take shorter showers. The language is direct and child-friendly: “It’s cool to take care of yourself. Be kind to your mind. Take care of your body. Stay active for your heart.” Easy, enjoyable activities and questions accompany the simple, conversational texts. —Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2024-05-04
Cool and Jones break down the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into concrete steps.

Twelve colorful, cartoonish smiling heroes introduce themselves with the empowering idea that everyone can improve the world by sharing, eating and living well, conserving water and energy, safeguarding the environment, being curious and kind, and ensuring that others receive fair, respectful, and equal treatment. These goals might seem unattainable, but the heroes reassure readers that they can be achieved if everyone takes manageable steps and works together. The book is organized into colorful, lively, comiclike panels. In each, a different hero explains why the goal is important and presents easy ways to realize it. Stay Well Hero notes that washing your hands, exercising, and getting plenty of sleep are all necessary for keeping the body strong and the heart healthy, while Water Hero advises readers not to litter at the beach and to take shorter showers. The language is direct and child-friendly: “It’s cool to take care of yourself. Be kind to your mind. Take care of your body. Stay active for your heart.” Easy, enjoyable activities and questions accompany the simple, conversational texts.

A fun, idea-filled book that will get kids excited to help themselves and the world. (Informational picture book. 6-9)

Kirkus Reviews