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Celebrating environmentally

Ganesha Goes Green  by Lakshmi Thamizhmani

July 11, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

In a recent box of books sent to me by a publisher, Ganesha Goes Green by Lakshmi Thamizhmani was included. At first, it was a bit awkward. The pronunciation of some words did not come naturally to me, therefore, it took a minute or two to get into it. But once I did this story about conservation, while keeping true to the culture and holiday, was worth it. Not only do you learn about Indian culture, and the holiday Ganesha Chaturthi, you learn about how Prema and her […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction, Health, Poetry, Religion Tagged With: Activism & Social Justice, Asia, Debasmita Dasgupta, Hindu, Lakshmi Thamizhmani, Recycling & Green Living, Social Themes

BlackRaven's CBR15 Review No:487 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, Health, Poetry, Religion · Tags: Activism & Social Justice, Asia, Debasmita Dasgupta, Hindu, Lakshmi Thamizhmani, Recycling & Green Living, Social Themes ·
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Be Like Sam

Black Beach: A Community, an Oil Spill, and the Origin of Earth Day by Shaunna and John Stith

February 14, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I was in college (early to mid-1990’s) when I first heard of Earth Day. Yet, it was started in the 1970’s. How did I miss this event all those years? I mean around 20 or more years this event had been celebrated. In the end, maybe it is not important when I learned about it, but that I did and I partake in the events. But if you are interested in a little background in why it started, this picture book (by Shaunna and John […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction, Health, History, Non-Fiction Tagged With: Communities, Earth Day, Environment, environmental protection, John Stith, Maribel Lechuga, Oil spills, Recycling & Green Living, Shaunna and John Stith, Shaunna Stith

BlackRaven's CBR15 Review No:105 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, Health, History, Non-Fiction · Tags: Communities, Earth Day, Environment, environmental protection, John Stith, Maribel Lechuga, Oil spills, Recycling & Green Living, Shaunna and John Stith, Shaunna Stith ·
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No, really I liked this book

Hawai’i Sea Turtle Rescue by Fabien Cousteau

July 12, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

If Mark Trail met Jeff Corwin met Steve Irwin met Fabien Cousteau, you would have Hawai’i Sea Turtle Rescue. Fabien Cousteau is the grandson to the famous Jacques Cousteau, and he seems to have an equal passion for wildlife and the ocean. He also seems to have a high opinion of himself, and the first few pages of this fiction formatted non-fiction graphic novel talks about the wonderful things he has accomplished (working with sharks, finding new species of piranha). With that humble bragging aside, […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Graphic Novels/Comic Books Tagged With: explorers, Fabien Cousteau, Fabien Cousteau Expeditions, hawaii, Jacques Cousteau, James O. Fraioli, Joe St. Pierre, Marine animals, ocean, Recycling & Green Living, Scientists, sea life, Turtles

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:364 · Genres: Children's Books, Graphic Novels/Comic Books · Tags: explorers, Fabien Cousteau, Fabien Cousteau Expeditions, hawaii, Jacques Cousteau, James O. Fraioli, Joe St. Pierre, Marine animals, ocean, Recycling & Green Living, Scientists, sea life, Turtles ·
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Finding the right book but maybe wrong time

Mermaid Kenzie: Protector of the Deeps by Charlotte Watson Sherman

January 18, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I am probably the only person who is not going to be or is jumping up and down and shouting the praises of Mermaid Kenzie: Protector of the Deeps. It is not because I disliked Charlotte Watson Sherman’s picture book, it is just that something was off for me. The story is sweet: a young girl named Kenzie wants to be swim in the ocean, say hello to the animals and be a mermaid. But one day she cannot swim freely as there is more […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction Tagged With: Charlotte Watson Sherman, enviormentalism, Geneva Bowers, oceans, Recycling & Green Living, science and nature

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:18 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction · Tags: Charlotte Watson Sherman, enviormentalism, Geneva Bowers, oceans, Recycling & Green Living, science and nature ·
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It’s not easy being green but the planet will love you for it!

Green Machine: The Slightly Gross Truth about Turning Your Food Scraps Into Green Energy by Rebecca Donnelly

July 3, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

The first cbr12bingo book for me is GREEN Who knew that when I was looking at reader copies, Green Machine: The Slightly Gross Truth about Turning Your Food Scraps Into Green Energy would not only be a book that would talk about being green and environmental issues but would be a “green” book! Green Machine is a clever book about recycling and how what goes around, comes around in an illuminating manner. Rebecca Donnelly talks how the cycle starts by buying the food that we eat, […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Cooking/Food, Non-Fiction Tagged With: cbr12bingo, Christophe Jacques, Environmental Conservation & Protection, How Things Work/Are Made, Rebecca Donnelly, Recycling & Green Living, Science & Nature, technology

BlackRaven's CBR12 Review No:218 · Genres: Children's Books, Cooking/Food, Non-Fiction · Tags: cbr12bingo, Christophe Jacques, Environmental Conservation & Protection, How Things Work/Are Made, Rebecca Donnelly, Recycling & Green Living, Science & Nature, technology ·
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The Noor Solar Power Plant in Morocco’s Sahara Desert is pretty bada$$

Solar Story: How One Community Lives Alongside the World’s Biggest Solar Plant by Allan Drummond

May 22, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

While the format of the story might be a little awkward for some (there is the story, along with thought and comment bubbles from the characters, plus sidebars) Solar Story: How One Community Lives Alongside the World’s Biggest Solar Plant is a must have for every classroom. Allan Drummond’s teaching of environmentalism, sustainability, solar power and even a bit about Morocco is as pleasant of a read as it is informational. And do not stop just because you hit the author note, there is still […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, History, Non-Fiction Tagged With: Allan Drummond, curret events, Electricity & Electronics, Environmental Conservation & Protection, largest solar plant in the world, Morocco, Noor Solar Power Plant, People & Places, Recycling & Green Living, Science & Nature, solar power, technology

BlackRaven's CBR12 Review No:181 · Genres: Children's Books, History, Non-Fiction · Tags: Allan Drummond, curret events, Electricity & Electronics, Environmental Conservation & Protection, largest solar plant in the world, Morocco, Noor Solar Power Plant, People & Places, Recycling & Green Living, Science & Nature, solar power, technology ·
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