The Big Green Book

Editorial Reviews

"Takes environmental issues and presents them in a fun, informative and entertaining way... This superbly presented book should be in every home and school." - Mary Arrigan, Irish Examiner

"An innovative pop-up environmental extravaganza about going green. This bright child's book (which is hardback so it's good and strong for little hands) helps younger ones to be pro-active in aving the planet. Pull the tabs, lift the flaps and open up the amazing pops and discover a greener world. A green book with a green message, amde the green way- and great for families and children aged five to seven years." - Melanie Cowie, Cornwall Today

"It's packed to the brim with information and has more flaps and pop-ups than you can shake a stick at... Educational, yet fun... There's a barrage of facts but it never feels overwhelming... It's a beautiful package, with clear, cartoony illustrations, and impressive paper engineering." - The Bookbag

"Any child will be absolutely delighted with this fun book. ...with all the colourful illustrations, your child will love it." - Jo Milne, South Wales Argus

"Eden project books are absolutely gorgeous - packed with interactive flaps to lift and wheels to turn, they are works of art... There are wonderfully intricate pop-ups, tiny envelopes you can open... children are having fun rather than learning." - Stacia Briggs, Norwich Telegraph

"...takes environmental issues and presents them in a fun, informative and entertaining way... This superbly presented book should be in every home and school." - Irish Examiner

"The Big Green book: How you can help save the planet
Ian Winton and Fred Peace
Illustrations by Piers Harper
Novelty Book
For ages 6 to 8
Random House UK, 978-1-905-81143-4
Earth is the only planet in our solar system that is 'home to living things.' The reason for this is that, among other things, its temperature is 'just right' for life. It is just the right distance from the sun, and it has an atmosphere full of gases that serves as a 'blanket' around the planet. Plants and animals create this blanket for us, and it has been taking care of our planet for millions of years. Now our blanket is in jeopardy.
We are doing this by damaging 'the lungs of the Earth,' the rainforests. Unfortunately, we are also affecting many other areas of the world as well. We are polluting water and interfering with Earth's 'natural cleaning and recycling system.' We are also stressing the planet because there are too many of us. We build megacities that use up enormous amounts of the Earth's resources.
Because we are not taking care of it, the Earth is getting hotter. During the short time we have been on the planet, humans have managed to mess up a system that took millions of years to build. What are we going to do about this situation?
In this clever novelty book, readers will find lots of information about the dangers our planet faces. In addition, the authors show children what they can do to help protect the environment. Pop-ups, tabs to pull, dials to turn, and other novelty features make every spread in this book engaging and unique." - Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Review