This cheerful compendium of true, narrative non-fiction stories show that when we give it a little bit of space and maybe a gentle helping hand, nature comes bouncing back!
From
tiger numbers which are roaring back in India and Nepal
following conservation efforts, to
ecosystem restoration success stories such as the return of the grey wolves to Yellowstone National Park
— the uplifting tales in
Happy Stories for Nature Lovers
show that
there is hope for our precious planet
.
Many children and young people are very worried about the health of our planet and climate, and it's
easy to feel overwhelmed
by bad environmental news.
provides some light, showing that
with the right approaches, we can help nature heal.
The book is presented with
beautiful artwork
combined with
reassuring narrative stories
covering ecological successes such as:
The removal of dams on the Rogue River, Oregon
restored the wild salmon habitats
,
Humpback whale numbers
are up to historic numbers after global whaling bans,
The story of
the Children's Forest
, an project in England encouraging children to reforest their local areas
What You Can Do
at the back of the book lets children know how
the choices they make can help change the world
, with information on wellbeing, looking after your space,
working together
, using your voice,
buying less stuff,
and where our stuff comes from!
The
sweet and uplifting narrative retellings
of these positive stories make the
perfect bedtime read for eco-anxious kids
, and provide parents with concrete examples to assuage worries about nature, the climate and the future.