The World Is Ours to Cherish: A Letter to a Child by Mary Annaïse Heglar, Vivian Mineker
ISBN: 059356801X
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Picture Book Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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This is a letter from a caretaker or adult figure to a child of today. The message is clear – cherish all of the miracles of nature because climate change is here, but you can make a difference and help shape positive change in the world. The verse is lovely, and overall, the message is positive. Illustrations are colorful and celebrate nature, though also depict climate change effects (floods, fires, etc.). This book could be a good tool to start a discussion about climate change, however could also be perceived to put pressure on our youngest generation to repair climate change. While the future is hopeful in the story, it also offers vague and optimistic promises. More concrete actionable steps are available for caregivers at the end of the book. Caregiver discretion advised for children suffering from climate anxiety. Appropriate for ages 5-6 (Kindergarten).

Reviewed by: Jenn Mead, Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library