"Blithe, engaging introduction to ideas of conservation for the very young." - The Guardian

"Witty, rhyming text dances across each page, making this a perfect book to read aloud." - BookTrust

A funny, silly and hugely topical picture book that is perfect for inspiring the next Greta Thunberg or David Attenborough. This accessible call to action helps raise awareness about the world's climate crisis and is perfect for introducing little ones aged 3+ to the issues affecting our planet.

Winner of the Hampshire Book Award 2021

What if ...
There was an elephant in your kitchen,
A tiger on your loo,
A gorilla in your bedroom,
Whatever would you do?

When wild animals move into Rafi's house, he needs to figure out a BIG PLAN to get them back to their own homes.

A positive, empowering and fun-filled picture book about taking care of our amazing planet.

A light-hearted illustrated children's book about climate change and caring for our animals

About the Author

Smriti Halls, published in the US as Smriti Prasadam-Halls, is the author of the Publishers Weekly number one bestseller I Love You Night and Day, illustrated by Alison Brown. Her other titles include the critically acclaimed Rain Before Rainbows, The Way of the Wolf, and I'm Sticking With You. The Little Island, illustrated by Robert Starling and described by Axel Scheffler as "Animal Farm for our time..., was named as a Sunday Times Best Children's Book 2019, a Big Issue Kids' Book of the Year 2019, and is currently shortlisted for the 2020 Teach Primary Awards and the 2020 Little Rebels Award. Smriti works extensively with the Bedtime Stories Prison Project, helping parents in prison stay connected with their children through stories, and is BookTrust's Writer in Residence.

Ella Okstad is an illustrator based in based in Trondheim, Norway. She graduated from Kent Institute of Art and Design Maidstone UK in 2000 and has since worked with publishers and design agencies in Norway, UK and US. Her books have been translated into over 15 languages. She illustrated the bestselling picture book, Sophie Johnson: Unicorn Expert.

Reviews

Smriti Halls and Ella Okstad offer a cheeky rhyming romp ... in this blithe, engaging introduction to ideas of conservation for the very young', The Guardian

'Witty, rhyming text dances across each page, making this a perfect book to read aloud. The accompanying illustrations are colourful, lively and full of humour. The important environmental message is delivered in an accessible manner, and children are sure to delight in the cheeky animal antics.', BookTrust

Book Information
ISBN 9781405295666
Author Smriti Halls
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Farshore
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 200g
Dimensions(mm) 275mm * 245mm * 2mm