To Change a Planet
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

To Change a Planet

By Christina Soontornvat, Rahele Jomepour Bell (Illustrator)

Small actions unite to change the planet's fate.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 435 ratings
40 pages
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In a world where small actions ripple into global impact, individuals unite to combat climate change. Follow diverse families as their daily lives lead to a pivotal climate march in Washington. With vibrant illustrations and poetic text, this journey reveals how collective efforts can transform our fragile planet. Will their unity be enough to spark change and inspire hope for the future? Discover the power of one multiplied by many in this stirring tale of environmental activism.

From the publisher

One person.Small, quiet, insignificant.But when one person, and one person, and one personbecome many, they can changea planet. Spare, poetic text and breathtaking pictures invite readers on a stirring journey that gently illuminates the causes of climate change as well as how our individual and collective actions can make the world better.With calm, truthfulness, and beauty, To Change a Planet demonstrates the importance of caring for our planet. Eye popping explosions of color on every page create a stunning visual narrative that invites readers to find and follow the same characters through their daily lives and ultimately to a climate march on Washington, where their storylines converge.Clear endnotes vetted by a climate expert answer a myriad of questions in simple language. Meticulously researched and brimming with hope and hands-on solutions that will edify and empower even the youngest readers, To Change a Planet is a loving ode to our only home and vital for every child, classroom, and family.* “Earth’s beauty and fragility provide the impetus for activism in this introduction to climate change…An attractive entree to a vital subject for the youngest citizens.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review”The book’s overall tone is hopeful, centered around the conviction that, just as we can exacerbate the effects of climate change, so too can we forestall and reverse them.” – School Library Journal”Has the potential to inspire all.” – Shelf Awarenes

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~329L
Themes & topics
Books about the environmentBooks about weatherBooks about EarthBooks about science and natureBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
518774
Publication
Published
August 2, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338628616

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