Something Happened to Our Planet
Kids Tackle the Climate Crisis
From the Series Something Happened
Join the Earth Patrol! Written to help parents begin conversations with their children about a challenging and important topic, Something Happened to Our Planet describes the narrator’s efforts to help the planet with her friends, by advocating for re-usable plates at her school.
This book will inspire kids to make a difference in their own schools and communities. Included is a Reader’s Note with more information about the impact of climate change, child-friendly definitions, sample dialogs, and guidance for discussing climate change with children. This book is printed with vegetable-based inks on responsibly sourced paper.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-4338-4072-2
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$14.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Category | SEL: C Social Awareness, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2023 |
| Publisher | Magination Press, American Psychological Association |
| Imprint | Magination Press — American Psychological Association |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 40 |
| Publication Date | 2025-01-01 |
Author: Marianne Celano, PhD
Marianne Celano, PhD, ABPP is a faculty member at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, providing psychological services to underserved adults, youth, and families. Marianne is a co-author with Drs. Hazzard and Collins of the New York Times bestselling Something Happened in Our Town and Something Happened in Our Park.
Author: Marietta Collins, PhD
Marietta Collins, PhD, is a faculty member at Morehouse School of Medicine, providing psychological services to underserved adults, youth, and families. Marietta is also involved in community advocacy efforts focused on children’s behavioral health and social justice in the Atlanta, GA, area. She is a co-author with Drs. Hazzard and Celano of the New York Times bestselling Something Happened in Our Town and Something Happened in Our Park.
Illustrator: Bhagya Madanasinghe
Bhagya Madanasinghe grew up in a Tea Estate surrounded by undulating mountains to the hilly side of Sri Lanka. Her childhood was always filled with sun, green and mist. She went on to study Architecture in the most urban city In Sri Lanka. Her interest in illustrating began when she was able to grab much needed exposure and freedom while practicing as a professional architect. She began to give more attention to illustrations and working with architecture made her see things in a different perspective. Her main inspiration is her childhood which she spent with her sister and brother.
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“Friends bravely address climate change concerns. Intended to assuage children’s worries about the climate crisis . . . diverse friends search their school for reuse opportunities. . . . Earth-toned illustrations are appealing.”—Kirkus Reviews
