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Catherine Barr worked at Greenpeace International for seven years as a wildlife and forestry campaigner and has a long-running interest in environmental issues. While working as an editor at the Natural History Museum, she researched and wrote two major summer exhibitions: Dinosaurs of the Gobi Desert and Myths and Monsters. Her previous books for Frances Lincoln Children's Books include The Story of Inventions, The Story of Life and The Story of Climate Change. She lives on a hill near Hay-on-Wye in Herefordshire with her partner and two daughters.
<p>"A thoughtful story with a highly unusual take on Santa as a larger-than-life character, for environmentally minded households." - <i><b>Kirkus Reviews</b></i></p><p>"Barr...delivers a message-driven, environmentally focused Christmas tale...Chessa's soft, childlike illustrations underscore the can-do spirit of Barr's story." - <i><b>Publishers Weekly</b></i></p>
A great picture story book with an environmental message, developed in conversation with Greenpeace UK. When one little boy discovers a message from Father Christmas asking for help to save his home from the oil drillers, he gets a ride from a kind old sailor and together with children from around the world, they set sail to confront the oil men. Elliot desperately wants to save the Arctic and stop Christmas being cancelled, but will the oil drillers back down and what is the old sailor's big surprise...?
When one little boy realises that Santa Claus's home is under threat from oil drilling, he gets a ride in a boat from a kind old sailor, and they collect children from all over the world and sail to the Arctic to confront the oil men.
Message about oil drilling connects with campaigns by Greenpeace, 34 Degrees and Avaaz Conservation. Message treated in a gentle narrative way with wonderful, colorful artwork.
Children will love the Christmas theme, especially the surprise reveal of Santa Claus himself!
A book that will sell not just at Christmas but all year round. Perfect for reading at home, in the library or at school.
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Om bidragsyterne
Catherine Barr worked at Greenpeace International for seven years as a wildlife and forestry campaigner and has a long-running interest in environmental issues. While working as an editor at the Natural History Museum, she researched and wrote two major summer exhibitions: Dinosaurs of the Gobi Desert and Myths and Monsters. Her previous books for Frances Lincoln Children's Books include The Story of Inventions, The Story of Life and The Story of Climate Change. She lives on a hill near Hay-on-Wye in Herefordshire with her partner and two daughters.