Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics

Description: "With The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics, readers will be fascinated as they learn about the growing plastic problem and meet just a few of the young activists who are standing up and speaking out for change."--Provided by publisher.

Brief description:

Christiane Engel has illustrated more than forty books for children, including the crtically acclaimed The Earth Gives More and What Do You Celebrate? She is also the author of the ABC for Me board book series, including Our ABC of Yoga and ABC Mindful Me. She loves creating books that inspire readers to be curious and compassionate about the world. She lives in Kent, England. Visit her at www.chengelillustration.com.

Review Quotes:

With an introduction from Milo Cress and bright, colorful illustrations from Christiane Engel, this collection of brilliant, lyrical nonfiction poems by award-winning author Susan Hood highlights the threat of plastic and the kids who are fighting for change to save our planet. - kidlit.tv

You'll finish this book and think about what you can do to help the environment. - Mrs. Knott's Book Blog

A fantastic resource for those who want to learn about the fight against plastic pollution. A useful book to include in poetry or social awareness units, this is a thorough resource on plastic consumption. - School Library Journal

You don't want to miss this smart read. - Betsy Bird, School Library Journal Blog

In this factually augmented poetry collection, Hood illuminates the reasons, repercussions, and remedies for humans' considerable use of plastic....Engel's vivid, inclusive digital illustrations bolster this appealingly accessible picture book. - Publishers Weekly

A breezy way of introducing ecology concepts and starting important conversations.

Thoughtful and thought-provoking, this book will plant the seeds of environmental activism in young readers. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)