There's nothing in this book to indicate whether Greta is even aware of it, let alone approves of it, since all we get is: "inspired by Greta Thunberg's stand to save the world." But in the end I decided a book like this will do more good than bad, and since it aims to get a useful message out there, and since 3% of the cover price is going to 350.org, which is an international environmental organization aiming to do something concrete about climate change, I have to hope that this book has the same good and selfless intentions that Greta has.

Thank you to #NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for letting me read an advanced copy of #GretaandtheGiants in exchange for my honest review. Find out more about Greta Thunberg. Could you write her biography? You can find out more about her in this video: I had some mixed feelings about this book jumping on the Greta Thunberg bandwagon. Greta herself is all about action, not about accolades, Recently she turned down an award of some fifty thousand dollars because that's not what she's about - although I do have to confess I don't get why she didn't accept it and donate the money to some organization that's doing something about the climate! But it was her choice, not mine, and I have to express some concern about those who might want to co-opt her good will and momentum, and try to profit from it.I loved seeing the movement grow little by little, and the child I was reading withunderstood what the protest was and felt excited to read all of the signs that the children in the book were holding. He wanted to know why the giants were destroying the forest, and how they would show they were sorry. This opened up the path for good and valuable discussions. Publisher's 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. Note for parents: the book initially comes down very harshly on the "greedy giants" who destroy the woods. However, the giants are given the chance to redeem themselves. Greta and the Giants is inspired by the young climate change activist, Greta Thunberg: there is further information about Greta’s campaign to have the damage caused by climate change taken seriously at the end of the book, as well as ways to help her. A fitting farewell, still funny, acute, and positive in its view of human nature even in its 37th episode.

If there were an aspect that may be improved, I would encourage a part of the narrative to rely purely on further inspection of the illustrations in the manner of (for example) Pat Hutchin's old classic, 'Rosie's Walk'. For, in my opinion, that is when a picture book transcends; offering something beyond an illustrated story or an animated tale. This story uses Greta Thunberg as a character in a fairytale with a happily ever after, let me explain. Greta lives in a forest and the animals are being wiped out by giants who have built cities and factories and are killing everything. Greta isn’t afraid of the giants and she stands up to them by protesting. Gradually other children and the animals all join her and begin protesting as well. That is similar to what is happening in the world today. But in this tale, the wonderful thing is that the giants actually listen to them and begin to make changes and save the world. Greta and the Giants is a tale about a girl named Greta who has to help the animals of the forest protect their environment from Giants who cause harm unknowingly. The book is inspired by real climate change activist, and teen, Greta Thurnberg. Greta and the Giants is about Greta Thunberg. It is modified into a children's story - humans contributing to pollution and environmental damage are made into giants who threaten the woodland creatures' homes and way of life. At first, they are unaware of the problems they are causing, but the animals and a little girl from the woods begin to stand up and make their voices heard. With the fires, natural disasters, and environmental issues our world is facing due to our inaction toward climate change, it is more important now than it has ever been to teach our children how to be responsible for their planet. In allegorical tribute to teen eco-activist Greta Thunberg, a child saves a forest from heedless pillagers.Greta and the Giants is a story about a girl standing up to the giants that come into her forest and start chopping down the trees, and destroying the habitats of all who live there. This is a young children's picture book, and as such it has a positive and happy ending...not necessary a reflection on what is happening in the real world, but for this age group, a satisfying conclusion. It emphasises the importance of speaking up, and how one voice can become many.

Find out about habitat loss around the world. How is it affecting the plants, animals and people living in the area? Greta and the Giants is a delightful children's book that's filled with vivid illustrations and a very empowering message. Much like the real-life Greta, no one is too young or too small to make a difference in the world. As long as someone is willing to try very hard and has a lot of passion about a specific topic, they can get others to notice them. This lovely picture book is a useful way for parents and teachers to introduce young children (ages 4-7) to the subject of climate change stressing a positive message.Greta Thurnberg, the Swedish teenager who has warned the entire world about climate change, is living in the forest and giants are chopping down the trees and destroying the environment. Greta points out the harm they are doing and, eventually, the giants stop their damage. What's especially reassuring about this book is that, even though the giants are, initially, so destructive, they learn through education and listening that the damage must stop or the consequences will be deadly. I liked that it was inspired by Greta and her work. I found it great that the giants were essentially us humans, that they weren't overly demonised, and the trouble they cause is believable and accurate to what is going on with corporations and people today.