Frances Lincoln Children's Books Greta and the Giants: inspired by Greta Thunberg's stand to save the world

"Greta and the Giants," authored by Zoe Tucker and illustrated by Zoe Persico, is a 32-page story for children age 4-7 about environmental awareness and human activities that prompt climate change. The book's engaging message is well told and the illustrations are beautiful. The book is available in hardcover ($8.60) and paperback ($11.89) versions. This is a book that will be read again and again, so I advise purchasing the hardcover, which is also a better bargain. Although the storyline is inspired by the young, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, the book is not authorized, licensed, or approved by her. Greta likes to spend her time in the forest. One day, she is approached by her woodland friends who seek her help to convince the Giants -- reread as humans disregarding activities that prompt both climate change and environmental destruction -- to change their behaviors. Greta singlehandedly sets out on a quest to persuade the Giants to change and is eventually joined by her forest friends and a large crowd of people who feel as she does. They activists tell the Giants how their behavior has negatively affected the earth and the living things that inhabit it. The Giants later apologize for their activities and agree to be more environmentally aware. The book concludes with an age-appropriate essay about climate change and a list of things youngsters can do to preserve the environment and its inhabitants. Web links direct readers to further information. Highly recommended.

This is a beautifully illustrated book suitable for young children. The story highlights the impact of deforestation in an easy to understand format which encourages discussion. The main character Greta, is also a wonderful role model for children.

Instantly one of our toddler’s fave books (although good for all ages). Pictures are beautiful, printing quality is excellent, and story is both heartwarming and a little heartbreaking for us adults. There's a small writeup about the real Greta in the back and 3% proceeds going to 350.org.We will be gifting this to all our family and friends' kids for sure.

We bought the books (2) in pre-order it took over a month to receive but now that it’s been released I hope the time for others isn’t as long. Great book, beautiful illustrations, of course an amazing teaching story. Made on recycled paper. Great for gift.

My 5 year old really enjoys reading this book and it's been a great conversation starter about climate change and how we can do our little bit to help.