16 Aug Review: Loop De Loop
Loop De Loop
Written by: Andrea Curtis
Illustrated by: Roozeboos
Groundwood Books, 2024
ISBN: 9781773069418 (hardcover)
ISBN: 9781773069425 (eBook)
$21.99 CAD (hardcover)
$16.99 CAD (eBook)
40 pages
Ages: 6 to 9 years old
Review by: Alexander Slack
As sustainability becomes a more pressing issue, books like Loop De Loop play an important role in fostering planet-positive actions in young children. This story is mostly nonfiction, explaining how earth normally cycles waste, how that cycle has been interrupted by industry, and how we can work towards more sustainable practices. The illustrations are detailed, vibrant, and inspiring, perfectly matching the positive and guiding prose. There is a nice balance between sharing the everyday actions that a child can do in their home and community, and acknowledging the huge scope of environmental issues. Not only that, but the prose also gently mentions and addresses common critiques of shifting to more sustainable business. A great jumpstart into environmental action and deeper conversations about protecting the planet, it is well-suited for grade school level reading. A wonderful way to get children engaged!