No More Plastic

Isley loves the ocean and everything in it. Well, almost everything. Her heart sinks at the sight of her Alantic Ocean shoreline covered in trash. One day, upon discovering a beached right whale that has starved to death after swallowing plastic, Isley decides enough is enough. She steers her family into adopting a zero-waste lifestyle, inspiring others to do the same. But when the adults around her give way to apathy and routine, how can Isley make sure her whales memory inspires lasting change? With diorama art made from plastic waste by award-winning author-illustrator Alma Fullerton, No More Plastic is a moving, eye-catching, and ultimately hopeful reminder that the health of our oceansand our planetis in our hands. Among the best of the recent books about ocean plastic thanks to its positive approach and practical suggestions included at the end, this title would work well as a group read-aloud.A gentle, effective presentation of an environmental disaster.Kirkus Starred Review [A] clear environmental message about how damaging plastic is to our environment. Isleys earnest persistence to get rid of plastic is admirable. For libraries in need of a strong environmental message for their youngest readers.School Library Journal