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category: Children's Nonfiction
published: Mar 2020
ISBN:9781459825093
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

On Our Nature Walk Read-Along

Our First Talk About Our Impact on the Environment

by Jillian Roberts, illustrated by Jane Heinrichs, read by Kirstie Hudson, foreword by Bob McDonald

tagged: environmental conservation & protection, recycling & green living
Description

Key Selling Points

  • This book discusses the environment through an organic conversation starting with a common observation and continuing with follow-up questions that would naturally come from a young child. Sidebars define larger concepts for further discussion with older or more curious children.
  • Contains a foreword by Bob McDonald of CBC’s Quirks & Quarks.
  • Subjects discussed or defined include littering, pollution, natural resources, human impact, sustainability, innovation and renewable resources.
  • On Our Nature Walk includes profiles of young innovators who are making a difference for the planet, including Ann Makosinski, Deepika Kurup, Param Jaggi and Greta Thunberg.
About the Authors

Jillian Roberts

Dr. Jillian Roberts is a child psychologist, author, professor at the University of Victoria and mother of three children. Considered a go-to child psychology expert for journalists, Dr. Roberts is a regular contributor to HuffPost, Global News and CBC. She is the author of two bestselling and award-winning series of children’s books: the Just Enough series explains topics like birth and diversity to children ages 3–6, while the World Around Us series introduces kids ages 5–8 to issues like poverty and online safety. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia.


Jane Heinrichs is a children's book writer and illustrator. She is the author/illustrator of the hybrid graphic novel Every Home Needs An Elephant. Jane starts her day at a clear desk with her huge sketchbook (for books) and her tiny sketchbook (for daily drawings) but usually ends up sitting on the floor, surrounded by a collection of paints, pencils and papers. She lives in the UK with her family.


Kirstie Hudson is an editor and writer in Victoria, British Columbia. She was a reporter and producer with the CBC in Toronto, Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Victoria. In her award-winning career as a journalist, Kirstie's work was recognized with a Jack Webster Award, Radio Television Digital News Association Awards and a Gabriel Award. As an instructor at the University of Victoria and Royal Roads University, Kirstie shared her love of storytelling with students in writing, communications and journalism. She co-authored Picking Up the Pieces: Residential School Memories and the Making of the Witness Blanket with Carey Newman. In 2020, the book was a finalist for the City of Victoria Butler Book Prize and the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Nonfiction.


Bob McDonald has been communicating science internationally through television, radio, print and live presentations for more than 40 years. He is the host of CBC Radio's Quirks & Quarks, the award-winning science program with a national audience of nearly 500,000 people. He is also a regular reporter for CBC Television's The National as well as Gemini-winning host and writer of the children's series Heads Up!.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
6 to 8
Grade:
1 to 3
Reading age:
6 to 8
Editorial Reviews

“To young people who are trying to help the world, she covers a lot of ground and does it well.”

— Kiss the Book blog

“The Q-and-A format works to bring in different topics...Accessible and informative.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“The text is informative and manages to treat weighty issues seriously without being too scary.”

— Booklist

“Clearly written text, photographs, drawings, and fact boxes all provide information for young readers… questions posed in the text not only provide discussion points but also suggest possibilities for activities and projects.”

— Canadian Teacher Magazine

“A useful resource to spark conversations...Encourages collaboration and innovation. Highly Recommended.”

— CM: Canadian Review of Materials

“Provides readers with a broad perspective of our natural world and how we relate to it daily…Added illustrations are drawn in a realistic style that engages the reader.”

— School Library Connection

“Accessible and inspiring, this is a worthwhile introduction to an essential topic.”

— School Library Journal

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