Synopses & Reviews
Sandy loves visiting her grandpa's house by the beach every summer. She and her dog Pepper play in the sand and surf, chasing the seagulls. But on this day her walk on the beach is ruined when she comes across the garbage left over from someone else's picnic--pop cans, half-eaten hot-dog buns, and even a yellow mustard container. Angry, Sandy can't understand why anyone would want to dirty her beautiful beach. She and Pepper are startled by the arrival of the 'Garbage Lady, ' who helps pick up the mess. The Garbage Lady explains to Sandy that everyone has an ecological footprint--the mark they leave on the world--and that it is their responsibility to shrink it. Sandy is impressed and runs home to tell her grandpa. A wonderful introduction to environmental responsibility, the book ends with a list of everyday ways we can all shrink our footprint. Fittingly illustrated with a unique collage technique using recycled materials.
Synopsis
Sandy is visiting her grandfather, who lives near the beach. She and her dog Pepper are taking a walk on the beach when they come across a pile of garbage left by people who were having a bonfire. Sandy is upset. Along comes an old woman whom Sandy knows as "the garbage lady", Sandy is a bit afraid of her but she soon realizes that she is friendly. The woman tells Sandy that she should "think about her footprint" and introduces her to the idea of her eco footprint and the responsibility she has to shrink it. Sandy is impressed with this idea and she runs home to tell her mother and grandfather about it.
Synopsis
A young girl learns that her footprint is more than the mark she leaves in the sand. Introduces young children to the concept of their eco-footprint and the impact of what they consume on the environment.