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School Library Journal
K-Gr 3
On a series of spreads, this title introduces concepts such as eating whole foods, gardening, using fewer resources, and reducing the consumption of fossil fuels. Although Goodings includes tips, some issues, including sections on fair trade and habitat destruction, provide philosophical discussions rather than practical advice. The book is illustrated in bright pastels, but unfortunately, all of the "local" children are depicted as Caucasian; children of other races only appear in the section dealing with fair trade in foreign countries. The illustrations are extensively labeled and sometimes overwhelmed by awkward phrases scattered throughout the images. This negatively impacts the organization, as the information isn't presented in a discernible pattern. Growing Green may have a place as a read-aloud during an environmental unit, but it focuses more on ideals than research-ready facts.-Lindsay Cesari, Baldwinsville School District, NY
Overview
Have you ever wanted to help save the Earth, but don’t know how to do it? Addressing important issues in a fun way, this attractive book shows children doing small things that help make up an environmentally gentle lifestyle. Emphasis is placed on such tasks as taking care of small creatures and their habitats, nurturing seeds, picking up litter, and recycling. Brief captions with a hint of humor explain how even little things can make a big difference in saving our sacred ...