Synopsis "Lily Litter-Picker and the Whale"
Eco - Warrior, compulsive litter picker and all-round, little person and hero, Lily Litter - Picker investigates the rumbling, tumbling and grumbling sounds coming from the beach.Shocked to discover that someone has littered the beach with a grey mountain, she is furious, so furious that steam goes up through her toes, up to her heart and straight to head and out of her ears.She discovers to her horror that the rumbling, tumbling and grumbling is coming from a whale that is full of rubbish dumped in the sea.Lily Litter - Picker sets about trying put things right by teaching her parents and other grown-ups' how to pick litter up to look after the planet and its animals.She has gadgets like her extendable litter - picker to pick litter from afar and her coat of many pockets for recycling.Children will love Lily Litter - Picker; an unusual, funny, strong character who doesn't know how to take 'NO, ' for an answer.An exciting read together or read alone book with pictures for early to intermediate readers and anyone else who is interested in saving the planet. The story is full of fun, colourful and determined characters.'Lily Litter - Picker and The Whale, ' explores our relationship with the planet and each other. It looks at themes of friendship, kindness and determination, in order to care for the planet and its animals. It shows a little girl with restricted growth, achieving beyond her full potential despite her disability.This story is action-packed, written in a simple, repetitive, fun and lively. The twists and turns within it will keep readers of all ages interested in looking after the planet amused and entertained while picking up some important ecological messages.The messages in this story are relevant in every part of the world.
