Wren and Rook ISBN 9781526361738 £14.99
This very topical non- fiction picture book is perfect for readers of primary school age who want to help protect the environment. The environmental news over the past year has been full of the problems caused by plastic. This book explains where plastic comes from, and why it causes problems for both animals and humans. The book shows how both animals and humans are put in danger from plastic. It also features how the young reader can make a difference to keep ‘Planet Earth Happy’.
Neal Clayton is an award winning illustrator and this books shows why. His illustrations are child friendly but help bring home the need to control plastic. As an author Neal also helps literacy by introducing and explaining words such as ‘biodegrade’ and developing the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle theme to the reader with reference to plastic. This very important book for younger readers, will help them both consider the dangers of plastic and make them both think how they can help and influence others now and in the future. Throughout the book they are encouraged to consider the problem and find solutions to stop the planet ‘Filling up with plastic’.
A must for all KS1 Primary School classrooms and libraries, and I believe this book should also be in the homes of young children to allow the ‘ plastic problem’ to be tackled by whole families.
Paul Baker