| Record Number |
22209 |
| ISBN |
9780734418876 (hardcover) |
| 0734418876 |
| Location |
PICTURE BOOK F JAM |
| Author |
Jamieson, Trent |
| Title |
The giant and the sea / Trent Jamieson (author) ; Rovina Cai (illustrator). |
| Published |
Sydney : Lothian Children's Books, an imprint of Hachette Australia, 2020. |
| Collation |
1 volume : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 32 cm. |
| Content types |
text |
| Carrier type |
volume |
| General Note |
Collection: Picture books. |
| "This project has been assisted by the Queensland Writers Fellowships. The Queensland Writers Fellowships are sponsored by Arts Queensland and State Library of Queensland, and Supported by Queensland Writers Centre." -- Preliminary pages. |
| Summary Note |
"This is an exquisitely illustrated picture book that tackles climate change in a lyrical and rhythmical style. A giant stands watch over the sea and warns a 'brave girl' the sea is rising. This girl is reminiscent of young climate activists whose warnings – like those of our child hero – are often dismissed, with increasingly disastrous consequences. The book deals with themes of whose voices count, the problem of unsustainable growth and how humans will adapt to different futures. 'The giant and the sea' doesn’t shy away from the effects of global warming, noting, 'There is only so much that bravery can do'. Despite its dystopian conclusion, young readers will find the book motivating and hopeful because it shows they have a role to play alongside adults in this multigenerational problem." - Pauline Jones, Anne Hellwig and Annette Turney, The Conversation (https://theconversation.com/6-books-to-help-talk-to-your-child-about-climate-change-215693) |
| Target Audience |
For children eight and up. -- PETAA. |
| Awards Note |
ABDA Best Designed Children's Picture Book (AUS) (Shortlist - 2021) |
| Wilderness Soc. Environment Award for Children's Literature - Picture Fiction (AUS) (Winner - 2021) |
| Subject |
Picture books for children |
| Climatic changes -- Juvenile fiction |
| Giants (Folklore) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Sea level -- Juvenile fiction |
| Floods -- Juvenile fiction |
| Added Name |
Cai, Rovina, (illustrator). |
| Internet Site |
Hachette Australia website and teacher resources |
