10 Things I Can Do to Help My World

by Melanie Walsh, Melanie Walsh (Illustrator)

Overview

“This go-green manual gets kids in the can-do spirit with a hands-on approach.” — The Horn Book

Do you remember to turn off the tap while you brush your teeth? How about using both sides of the paper when writing and drawing? Bold, child-friendly illustrations and die-cut pages will draw even the youngest listeners to this gentle reminder of the easy, everyday ways we can be kinder to the earth.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763659196
Publisher:	Candlewick Press
Publication date:	03/13/2012
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	177,918
Product dimensions:	9.70(w) x 10.40(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Melanie Walsh is the author-illustrator of the board book BIG AND LITTLE as well as many other books for young children. She lives in Bath, England.

Editorial Reviews

This go-green manual gets kids in the can-do spirit with a hands-on approach.
—Horn Book

A great introduction for young children on simple things that they can do to be better stewards for our planet.
—The Full Mommy blog

The youngest child might remember to turn off a light, turn off the tap, or put a bottle in the recycling bin after reading this imaginative picture book with it's stunning illustrations.
—The Buffalo News

Vivid illustrations and unusual shape of the tabs, pages, and sentences makes this book an interesting choice. It would have been easy — and dull— to illustrate a list of 10 rules. This book goes way above and beyond that concept with engaging results.
—Florida Times­-Union

Kid friendly ways for children to understand environmental issues.
—Chicago Parent

A beautifully designed book aimed at the youngest conservationists.
—McClatchy Newspapers

Preschoolers will be delighted to learn how to help, and the illustrations will entice them to have you read this to them again and again.
—Fort Worth Star Telegram

From the Publisher

PreS-Gr 1

A thoroughly successful presentation on how even small changes in lifestyle can make a big difference. On each spread, a large and colorful acrylic painting is accompanied by a sturdy die-cut flap and eco-friendly tips. Each suggestion opens with "I," followed by a verb, such as "remember," "try," and "always." The sentence is completed under the flap, along with a reason why the tip is conservation friendly. The recommendations are those that children can easily relate to, such as turning off the water while brushing your teeth (which can save 18 glasses of water), using both sides of the paper, recycling, etc. Visually appealing and effective in its presentation, this title will serve as an introduction to environmental studies. Its appealing visuals and large size make it perfect for group sharing. Slightly older students or report writers might find Gail Gibbons's Recycle! A Handbook for Kids (Little, Brown, 1992) or Paul Showers's Where Does the Garbage Go? (HarperTrophy, 1994) useful.-Michele Shaw, Quail Run Elementary School, San Ramon, CA

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