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Hot Air

by Sandrine Dumas Roy, illustrated by Emmanuelle Houssais - £7.99  Phoenix Yard Books (2013)
paperback    ISBN 13: 9781907912221 | ISBN 10: 1907912223

Things are hotting up...
The animals know something is wrong with the planet. But what? Farting cows, of course! Can the animals ever agree on a sustainable solution? And will they find it in time?
Hot Air is an unusual, sideways look at global warming and environmental politics. Or it could just be a load of hot air...?

"Hot Air introduces children to the very complex subjects of global warming and climate change and touches on international accountability and legacy while remaining very light and even utterly silly at times. Thanks to its quirky artwork, which uses mixed media including collage and intricate drawings full of amusing details, and a wacky storyline, the tale remains light at all times, avoiding a preachy and negative tone. Though the book does not offer a solution to climate change, it invites young readers to help seek one, encouraging ecological responsibility and making an active contribution to change.
There is a rather cheeky but well deserved dig at international politics, and the “bigwigs” who talk a lot of hot air but fail to take a stand for change. This kind of satire, à la Animal Farm, will not be lost on adult readers and really adds to the overall ingenuity of this book.
Hot Air is most definitely a book that will trigger discussion about the environment and our responsibility, and for this reason is possibly best suited for slightly older readers. It will make a wonderful resource to use in the classroom but its unusual and fun storyline will make it a hit at home too."
(Mélanie McGilloway, Armadillo Magazine)

(Price & availability last checked: November 2019)

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