Book
How to talk to your kids about climate change : turning angst into action
Record details
- ISBN: 9780865719361 (paperback)
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Physical Description:
xxiii, 167 pages ; 23 cm
regular print
print - Publisher: Gabriola Island, British Columbia : New Society Publishers, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Children and the environment Global warming Climatic changes Child rearing |
Available copies
- 14 of 15 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Salmo Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 15 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmo Public Library | 363.7 SHU (Text) | 35163000184460 | Adult Non Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Perseus Publishing
Building grit and hope in the face of the climate emergency
With catastrophic global warming already baked into the climate system, today's children face a future entirely unlike that of their parents. Yet how can we maintain hope and make a difference in the face of overwhelming evidence of the climate crisis?
Help is at hand. Written by Harriet Shugarman â the Climate Mama and trusted advisor to parents â How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change provides tools and strategies for parents to explain the climate emergency to their children and galvanize positive action. Coverage includes:
- The unvarnished realities of the climate emergency, where we are at, and how we got here
- Strategies for talking to kids of different ages about the climate crisis, including advice from engaged parents on the ground
- How to maintain our own hope and that of our children
- A list of practical actions families can take to tackle the climate change crisis
- Ideas for helping children follow their passions in pursuit of a livable, just, and sustainable world.
A lifeline for parents who are feeling overwhelmed with fear and grief, this book provides both hope and practical ways to engage children in pursuit of a better world that is still possible.
AWARDS
- SILVER | 2020 Nautilus Book Awards: Parenting & Family
- SILVER | 2020 Benjamin Franklin Awards - Parenting & Family
- FINALIST | 2020 Foreword INDIES: Family & Relationships
- Perseus Publishing
How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change provides tools and strategies for parents to explain the climate emergency to their children, maintain hope in the face of crisis, and galvanize positive action by encouraging today's children to follow their passions in pursuit of a livable world.
