The book is a straightforward and lovely biography of Greta Thunberg, focusing on her activism without being preachy. The illustrations are classic and complement the text well, capturing the essence of the story.
The book is a gentle and direct look at Greta Thunberg's activism, presented in a way that is accessible for younger readers. It avoids being preachy or political, instead focusing on the story of a young girl trying to make a difference. The illustrations are classic and beautifully complement the text, capturing the feeling of the time, place, and people perfectly. The book is a great introduction to climate change activism for younger audiences, presented in a way that is both engaging and informative.
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I was worried that Our House Is on Fire: Greta Thunberg’s Call to Save the Planet by Jeanette Winter would be preachy.
However, it is a lovely and straight forward look at Ms. Thunberg and what she did and what she is doing.
The great thing about Our House is that you do not have to agree with her, with her methods, her gender, or age.
The point is a biography for the younger reader to read or to be read to in a classroom.
I have a feeling if Reading Rainbow was still active, they would feature this book.
And to top it all off, the illustrations are classic Winter illustrations. Her colors and style paint the story along with the text.