About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing changes in the weather or expresses anxiety about news stories regarding the environment. It is particularly helpful for families who want to introduce the concept of climate change through a familiar story structure without overwhelming a young listener with doom and gloom. This clever reimagining of Chicken Little follows a loon who notices the ice is melting and rallies a group of Arctic animals to find the Polar Bear Queen. While it touches on the serious topic of global warming, the tone remains focused on teamwork, curiosity, and collective action. It is an ideal bridge between imaginative fable and real world science for children ages 4 to 8, providing a gentle entry point for big conversations about protecting our planet.
What Parents Should Know
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The book addresses climate change directly but uses an allegorical structure. The threat to the habitat is real and secular. While the melting ice is a serious concern, the resolution is hopeful and empowering rather than catastrophic, focusing on the Queen's wisdom and the animals' unity.
