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.
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Release date
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781536234350
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- ISBN: 9781536234350
- File size: 68635 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 4.2
- Interest Level: K-3(LG)
- Text Difficulty: 2-3
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February 15, 2024
A young girl convinces her community to be more eco-conscious. One Friday morning, Miss Rao tells Sona Sharma and her classmates about pollution and climate change. Inspired, Sona embarks on a mission to protect the planet. At first, her enthusiasm leads to some not-so-great ideas, including hiding her baby sister's diapers and switching off the electricity in her house. Eventually, she settles on a more achievable goal: banning artificial powders from the upcoming neighborhood kolam competition. Going through with her idea, however, may anger her maternal grandmother, who wins the competition every year using these colorful pollutants. Sona seeks advice from her paternal grandfather, who judges the contest. Can Sona find a way to help the planet without alienating her family? 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. Black-and-white illustrations peppered throughout break up the action. Though the book doesn't speak to the importance of systemic action in combating climate change, it will nevertheless give climate-anxious children a much-needed sense of control. An optimistic tale of eco-activism that's sure to buoy little ones worried about the state of the planet. (Fiction. 7-11)COPYRIGHT(2024) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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