A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection
Now out!
In our left corner we have the meanest villain that’s ever existed. Responsible for rising seas and loss of biodiversity, it’s climate change ready to wreak havoc on Earth. But in our right corner? We have four superheroes ready to save the day!
But we can’t leave them in this fight alone. We need to protect our heroes who, in return, defend our planet. Get ready to learn all about these four legged, and two-flippered, creatures and how YOU can be a climate hero too!
Awards
Huge thanks to Evanston Public Library for naming Animal Climate Heroes a Blueberry Honor book! This award goes to books that foster a love of nature and the environment (the name is a blue-planet play on the Newbery Medal), and I’m just delighted to have these animal superheroes recognized for the incredible work they do to help protect our planet. You can learn more here.
Thanks to the Junior Library Guild for featuring Animal Climate Heroes in their Gold Standard book collection. I’m thrilled that this title will be available to libraries across the country, so it can inspire kids to be climate heroes themselves.
Praise for Animal Climate Heroes!
Fun and fascinating! Animal Climate Heroes gives readers an inspiring look at what earth’s creatures are doing to help fight climate change, but also gives us a compelling reminder of just how amazing our planet really is―and why we ought to protect it. This book belongs on every animal lover’s shelf! ― Jess Keating, author of Shark Lady
Animal Climate Heroes is a captivating exploration of the Earth’s unsung champions in the battle against climate change. In this riveting narrative, author Alison Pearce Stevens introduces readers to four remarkable creatures who stand as mighty defenders of our planet’s delicate ecosystems. Each chapter is masterfully woven together through scientific insight with engaging storytelling, making complex ecological concepts accessible and intriguing for young readers. Not only will readers walk away informed, but they will also be inspired to take action to help safeguard our planet! Animal Climate Heroes truly promises to be an indispensable resource for curious minds eager to make a difference in the world outside their doorstep. ― Melissa Cristina Marquez, author of Mother of Sharks and Wild Survival
Along with explaining sometimes complex ecological cycles and patterns in easy-to-understand terms, the author highlights the role of microbes in decomposition, extolling the benefits of composting and leaving autumn leaves on the ground; she even describes the eco-devastation wrought by artificial lawn fertilizers and free-roaming cats. Ford’s engagingly informal ink-and-wash portraits and diagrams generally come with helpful captions and labels. ― Booklist
A lively and informative look at climate change in a unique way―through the lens of how animals help keep our planet healthy. Curious kids will love this book! ― Jennifer Swanson, award-winning podcaster and author of 50 STEM books for kids.
My kid has never woken up and asked to continue our read aloud from the night before, but that’s exactly what happened with this book! ― Ashley G., Diversify Our Parenting
Reading this book feels like getting immersed in a relevant and fascinating journey. After clearly delineating the problem, the comic-book-inspired narrative features heroes in the work to combat climate change such as the poop of blue whales or communities of kelp. How interconnected are we? Entirely, the author reminds us, and with a fun, fresh twist. ― Cedar Pruitt, Goodreads review
Animal Climate Heroes is a fantastic nonfiction book about animals who help fight against the growing amount of carbon in our atmosphere. The writing is engaging and fun, breaking down what could be a complicated topic into clear and digestible information. Stevens does a great job explaining the why, how, and “so what’s” for each featured hero. I especially love how the author makes this book relatable to kids, offering practical ideas for how they can help fight against global warming no matter where they live. The illustrations throughout the book really bring each chapter to life, and make this book even more fun to read. A must have for any home, school, or library collection! ― CaliGirl, B&N review
SCIENCE. READING. ANIMALS. ILLUSTRATIONS. What else could you ask for in a children’s chapter book. This book weaves non-fiction facts with imaginative storytelling to immerse the reader into the environment of the animal that is centered at each chapter and this captivating storytelling makes this book hard to put down. ― Maya Claros
Bonus!
If you order Animal Climate Heroes! from Francie & Finch Bookshop you will receive a signed book, a bookmark, and some super swag. Note in the comment box how you would like the signature personalized.
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