"[A] straightforward, kid-friendly look at climate change . hopeful and instructive." -- BCCB "In this wonderfully encouraging primer on the power of determination and ingenuity to save our planet, Levy jumps right in, offering quick facts on carbon, carbon dioxide, fossil fuels, photosynthesis, and the greenhouse effect . With its realistic yet hopeful message, helpful facts, clear details on ways children can help the environment, and beautiful artwork, this will be a great addition to science shelves." -- Booklist "Boersma's digitally colored drawings are attractive and detailed, showcasing city scenes, an underwater kelp forest, a mangrove swamp, a temperate woodland, and more, with a diverse human population. Levy's poetic text describes the carbon problem and ways to address it . A valuable introduction and, with its pleasing repetitions, a satisfying read-aloud." -- Kirkus Review "[A] gentle and accessible introduction to climate change.

" -- Horn Book Magazine "Powerful storytelling of a not-so-distant past." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on THIS PROMISE OF CHANGE "[An] evocatively told, carefully researched memoir-in-verse." -- School Library Journal, starred review, on THIS PROMISE OF CHANGE "[A] lively, inviting, and informative biography." -- Booklist, starred review, on I DISSENT "Narrative nonfiction at its best, helping readers understand the impact of global warming or even simply wildlife from a unique perspective." -- School Library Journal on THE WHALE WHO SWAM THROUGH TIME.