Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780241502044 Publisher: DK Children Age Range: 5-7 years Overview Protect the Planet! is a warm, empowering World Book Day 2021 title from wildlife expert Jess French. Written especially for young readers, it shows children that even small acts of kindness towards people, animals and plants can add up to make a real difference to our world. Bright, accessible language and a gentle, encouraging tone make this the perfect introduction to environmental awareness for early readers, whether for bedtime, classroom reading or a World Book Day treat. About the Book Protect the Planet! was created as one of the official £1 World Book Day 2021 tokens titles, designed to be affordable, engaging and easy for children to read independently. Across its pages, Jess French explains that looking after the planet doesn't require grand gestures — just everyday kindness. Young readers are guided through simple, practical ideas: being gentle with animals, caring for plants, thinking about how our choices affect the world around us, and understanding that small people can have a big impact. The book's friendly, conversational style invites children to see themselves as capable changemakers, encouraging them to share what they've learned with family and friends. It's a lovely springboard for classroom discussions about nature, sustainability and empathy, and works equally well as a quiet one-on-one read at home. With its short length and clear structure, it suits both children reading solo and grown-ups reading aloud, making it a flexible addition to any home or school bookshelf. As a World Book Day edition, it also carries a lovely nostalgic, collectible appeal for parents and teachers who remember picking up these special titles as children themselves. Encourages kindness towards people, animals and the environment Written in simple, age-appropriate language for independent readers Ideal for World Book Day, classroom topics on nature and sustainability Short, engaging format perfect for building reading confidence Sparks meaningful conversations between children and adults about caring for the planet Great value paperback, perfect for gifting or school libraries About the Author Jess French is a wildlife vet, naturalist and broadcaster known for her work introducing children to the natural world through television, magazines and books. She writes with genuine warmth and expertise, drawing on her background caring for animals to help young readers understand and appreciate nature. Her books consistently combine accessible facts with an encouraging, can-do tone, empowering children to feel confident about the part they can play in looking after the world around them. Why You'll Love This Book Protect the Planet! turns big environmental ideas into small, achievable actions that young children can understand and act on straight away — making it a heartwarming, confidence-building read for budding eco-champions. Please Note: Book cover shown may vary slightly from the UK edition pictured; ISBN 9780241502044 is supplied as standard for this UK edition.