Sona Sharma, Looking After Planet Earth
Chitra Soundar
(Author)
Jen Khatun
(Illustrator)
Description
Sona is determined to get her whole suburban Indian neighborhood to help fight climate change in this second heartwarming story. When Sona learns about the climate crisis at school, she worries nobody is doing enough to combat it. So she takes up the challenge herself! But her family isn't amused when Sona suddenly gets rid of her sister's diapers and turns off Thatha and Paatti's cooling fan during their nap. Sona finds a better way to implement change, at a family meeting where everyone helps make a list of ways to conserve. Energized, Sona sets her sights on the rest of the neighborhood. When she learns many of the kolams--traditional art that people draw in front of their homes to celebrate the festival season--are not eco-friendly, she makes plans for some even bigger changes. Can Sona convince everyone to get involved--even her own strong-willed grandmother? Charming illustrations bring to life this heartening story and its delightfully eager main character, who is sure to inspire young environmentalists. Back matter includes a vocabulary list and a lesson on how to draw your own kolam.
Product Details
Price
$15.99
$14.87
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Publish Date
February 13, 2024
Pages
128
Dimensions
5.3 X 6.2 X 1.0 inches | 0.45 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781536231960
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Chitra Soundar grew up in Chennai, India, in a multigenerational family that was filled with small fights, big laughter, and lots of stories. An award-winning author of more than forty books for children, she loves writing picture books, fiction, nonfiction, and verse. Chitra Soundar travels the world visiting schools and appearing at festivals to bring Indian stories to children everywhere. She lives in London. Jen Khatun is an award-winning illustrator whose work incorporates whimsy and playfulness in each line. Based in England, she enjoys living close to the sea and regularly walks through the beautiful downs to fuel her creativity.
Reviews
Set in India, this tale shines with its protagonist's sincerity and makes a complex, daunting topic feel accessible to a young audience. Sona's relationships with various family members help move the plot forward; her conversations with her toy elephant are especially charming. . . . An optimistic tale of eco-activism that's sure to buoy little ones worried about the state of the planet.
--Kirkus Reviews
--Kirkus Reviews