Winner, 2014 Wilderness Society Award for Children’s Environmental Literature
In this delightful collection of organically-grown eco-tales, a prince wants to marry the girl with the smallest carbon footprint in the land; Space Cadet Lox finds out why a planet is like a bowl of porridge; a girl in a little green hoodie tries to save an endangered wolf; and Chicken Licken warns the sea is rising. Times have changed in Fairytale Land!
From the author of the acclaimed The Sky Dreamer by Anne Morgan and Celine Eimann.
IP (Interactive Publications Pty Ltd)
“A prince wants to marry the girl with the smallest carbon footprint in the land, and he has her diamond slipper to ensure he finds the right girl; Chicken Licken warns everyone that the sea is rising while Foxy Loxy tries to trick them; Cool Girl learns how to grow organic vegetables from the Sensational Seven…this is a collection of some traditional fairy tales each with a very modern twist designed to spread the sustainability, eco-friendly message.
This is an engaging way to introduce students to the sustainability cross-curriculum priority as embedded in the stories are new vocabulary and explanations for terms that even young students are encountering. They can build on their familiarity with Goldilocks, Jack and the Beanstalk, Aladdin, Little Red Riding Hood and so on and enjoy a 21st century story that will make them think.
Teachers will appreciate having a resource that helps them introduce complex concepts in a way that is enjoyable, makes sense and sets a great platform for discussion, as well as comparing the new with the old. Not only does the collection make a good read-aloud inspiring discussion, but with short stories and intriguing monochrome illustrations it is a great stepping stone between picture book and novel for the newly-independent reader to read alone.
An unusual but worthwhile book to add to your collection.”
– Barbara Braxton, OZTL (Australian Teacher Librarians Network)
IP (Interactive Publications Pty Ltd)
“Sometimes side-splitting collection of recycled fairy tales. Anne Morgan has gardened a handful of organically enhanced fairy tale re-tellings, visually enriched with illustrations by Tassie artist Gay McKinnon, which entertain and set the thinking wheels in motion. Morgan is loud and proud about her message of sustainable living in these eco-tales but thankfully not in a slap your face, you-will-eat-your-vegies-or-else kind of way. Little kids will get a chuckle out of this collection of short stories, while us bigger ones will rejoice from the breath of fresh air reinventions. The story ‘The Smallest Carbon Footprint in the Land’, based on Cinderella, is my particular favourite. Great book to use as a springboard to environmental discussions with readers of all ages.”
– Dimity Powell, Boomerang Books Reviews
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“I loved this book. It should be compulsory reading and available in every school library!”
– Felicity Crosato, Teacher
IP (Interactive Publications Pty Ltd)
“This book is fabulous! A must for every school library and a great addition to Christmas stockings everywhere. All the well-known and well-loved fairy tales re-written for today’s kids (and kids-at-heart).”
– Fiz