Alison Hughes
Alison Hughes is an award-winning author of many books for children and young adults, including Hit the Ground Running, a nominee for the Governor General's Literacy Award. Alison volunteers for children and literacy and gives frequent presentations at schools, libraries and young-writer conferences. She lives in Edmonton with her family.
Kids Books (1)
Synopsis:
Small actions can have a big impact!
What happens when one small boy picks up one small piece of litter? He doesn't know it, but his tiny act has big consequences. From the miniscule to the universal, What Matters sensitively explores nature's connections and traces the ripple effects of one child’s good deed to show how we can all make a big difference.
Reviews
"A beguiling, environmental musing on how one small act can have far-reaching consequences."— Kirkus Reviews
"Hughes and Hatam make the powerful point that all children can help change the world...A charming addition that teaches about the interrelationships in nature and the importance of recycling."— School Library Journal
"What Matters is brought to life perfectly with Holly Hatam's simple earth coloured drawings...and will be certain to appeal to readers of any age...A very small book with a very large message...providing excellent opportunities for discussion with young listeners in a read-aloud situation. Highly recommended."— CM Magazine
"A perfect read-aloud picture book...In the simplest terms, Hughes and Hatam convey a positive and powerful message to young readers: you are not too young to make a difference."— Canadian Children's Book News
"The prose flows very nicely, and the progression of the far-reaching positive consequences of the boy's actions will be easy for even the youngest of children to follow. Illustrations are mixed media, presented in calming blues and greens, and incorporating an eclectic mix of watercolours, ink, and photographic elements." — Resource Links
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 5.
Key Features:
- What Matters is a wonderful introduction to environmental stewardship and how each person and each action can make a difference.
- This vibrant picture book explores themes of the environment, recycling and conservation.
- Readers will be uplifted and inspired by the simple yet powerful message that small actions have a big impact.
Keywords / Topics: environmentalism, recycling, nature, waste reduction, making a difference
Additional Information
32 pages | 9.00" x 9.00"
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