The environmentally conscious reader will be happy to know that this book is said to be printed on recycled paper, so it is really practicing what it is preaching. Smile.
My favorite story from this book is of the Children's Forest but this series of mini-stories of nature also includes other encouraging accounts about red kites, wolves, salmon and more. To perpetuate the love of nature, there is the story of Anna who grew up to be a teacher and taught her students to appreciate nature and how one can use nature's offerings without depleting or polluting the earth. For example, willow tree shoots could be used to weave a basket instead of making them out of plastic, and so on. She taught how to listen, see and feel the various moods and modes of nature with one's heart and how to help nature re-furnish itself via various beneficial human acts, which lend a hand to helping preserve and champion nature.
Lovely illustrations accompany each story in muted tones, nevertheless, still striking and purposeful. I believe this to be a book that, although meant for children and can be read by individuals and it would be great if parents and guardians thoughtfully read the stories together with their charges and perhaps even discussed how they could take healing action. This book would then truly be a beacon of hope for nature and those who love and care for it.
~Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger~
1 October 2022
Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the complimentary copy sent by NetGalley and the publisher.
Read review on Goodreads.
No comments:
Post a Comment