The Mess That We Made

Michelle Lord, Julia Blattman

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Flashlight Press
01 December 2024

Children's & Educational; Wildlife (Children's&YA); Educational: Sciences, general science; Social issues: environment & green issues (Children's&YA)

The Mess That We Madeexplores the environmental impact of trash and plastic on the ocean and marine life, and it inspires kids to do their part to combat pollution. Simple, rhythmic wording builds to a crescendo ('This is the mess that we made. These are the fish that swim in the mess that we made.') and the vibrant digital artwork captures the disaster that is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Children can imagine themselves as one of the four multi-ethnic occupants of the little boat surrounded by swirling plastic in the middle of the ocean, witnessing the cycle of destruction and the harm it causes to plants, animals, and humans. The first half of the book portrays the growing magnitude of the issue, and the second half rallies children and adults to make the necessary changes to save our oceans, before it is too late. Facts about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, ocean pollution, and how kids can help are included in the back matter.

By: Michelle Lord
Illustrated by: Julia Blattman
Imprint: Flashlight Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 5mm
ISBN: 9781962269001
ISBN 10: 1962269000
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 December 2024
Recommended Age: From 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Michelle Lord has written several books for children, includingA Song For Cambodia, Nature Recycles, and Animal School: What Class Are You?, which received a starred review from Kirkus. Julia Blattman hasworkedas a visual development artist for animated feature films andDisney mobile games.This is her first picture book.

Reviews for The Mess That We Made

“Our lives depend on the ocean. Fish consume our waste and then end up on our dinner plates. I hope that this beautifully illustrated book will serve as a tool to pass on the importance of the ocean to future generations and beyond.” —Yohei Sasakawa, Chairman of The Nippon Foundation and founder of Change for the Blue