The Mess That We Made
The Mess That We Made
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The Mess That We Made

Written by Michelle Lord & illustrated by Julia Blattman
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5 - 7
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32
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Nov 1, 2019
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The Mess That We Made explores the environmental impact of trash and plastic on the ocean and marine life, and it inspires kids to do their part to combat pollution. Simple, rhythmic wording builds to a crescendo (“This is the mess that we made. These are the fish that swim in the mess that we made.”) and the vibrant digital artwork captures the disaster that is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Children can imagine themselves as one of the four multi-ethnic occupants of the little boat surrounded by swirling plastic in the middle of the ocean, witnessing the cycle of destruction and the harm it causes to plants, animals, and humans. The first half of the book portrays the growing magnitude of the issue, and the second half rallies children and adults to make the necessary changes to save our oceans, before it is too late. Facts about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, ocean pollution, and how kids can help are included in the back matter.

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the environmentmulticulturalecologymarine lifeconservationscience and naturerecycling and green livingthe oceanpollutiondisastersseas

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781947277144
    Publication Date
    November 1, 2019
    Publisher
    Flashlight Press
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 7 years

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