Climate in Chaos

Climate in Chaos: and how you can help is a vibrant and accessible introduction to climate change for young readers aged 5-7. Through bright collage-style illustrations and engaging explanations, award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton breaks down the science behind global warming, what causes it, and how it affects both humans and animals. Importantly, it also inspires kids with practical actions they can take-like walking more, cutting back on waste, or eating more vegetables-to help protect our planet.

This empowering non-fiction picture book turns eco-anxiety into eco-action, helping children understand that small steps can lead to big changes.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces sustainability and environmental responsibility in an age-appropriate way.
• Links to Science and HASS curriculum with a focus on Earth's systems and human impact.
• Promotes personal agency and environmental citizenship in early learners.

Classroom Ideas:

• Start a class climate action journal where students track their eco-friendly habits.
• Compare weather and climate using simple charts and illustrations.
• Use collage art to create posters encouraging sustainable behaviour.
• Connect the book with a unit on living things, habitats, and climate change effects on animals.

Information:

• Non-fiction picture book
• Ideal for ages 5-7
• 32 pages | 260 x 261 mm | Paperback
• Author/Illustrator: Neal Layton