From the author and illustrator duo who created the award-winning I
Have the Right to Be a Child comes this beautifully illustrated picture
book about a child's right to advocate for the environment they live
in.
All children have the right to learn about the world, to celebrate the
water, air and sunshine, and to be curious about the animals and plants
that live on our planet. All children also have the right to learn about
endangered species, to be concerned about plastic in the ocean, and to
understand what a changing climate means for our Earth.
Scientists tell us that every living thing is connected. When we cut
down forests, we destroy animal habitats. When we throw plastic in the
garbage, it never really goes away. When we spray pesticides on our
fruit and vegetables, we poison the earth, animals and ourselves.
What can children do to help? All children can draw posters of
endangered animals to raise awareness. All children can send a letter to
the leader of their country, signed by every member of their family. All
children can protest along with their parents. Children have the right
to do all these things as proclaimed in the United Nations Convention on
the Rights of the Child. All children have the right to try to help our
Earth, in whatever ways they can.
Told from the perspective of a child, this colorful and vibrant book
explores what it means to be a child who dreams of a beautiful future
for their planet.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language
Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.6
Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to
answer, explain, or describe.
