A Melting Planet - Yasmin Kinsey

This is a new unique, and gorgeously illustrated book that is a perfect present for anyone. When the iceberg that Pip the polar bear lives on begins to melt, separating her from her family, she is forced to begin the biggest adventure of her young life! This moving story introduces children to the issues around climate change and shows that with courage, hope, and a few friends by our side, we can all tackle the threats to our global environment.

The world's tropical forests are shrinking at a staggering rate, the equivalent of 30 football pitches per minute. Average wildlife populations have dropped by 60 per cent in just over 40 years.

Antarctica losing six times more ice mass annually now than 40 years ago. The Arctic is warming faster than any other region on Earth. This is having a devastating impact on the wildlife. Polar bears are starving and scientists believe that shrinking sea ice caused by climate change is to blame.

A Melting Planet is an important first step to teaching children about the impact of global warming. The book highlights the issue of global warming and the melting of the ice caps through the heart-warming story of Pip, a strong, determined and brave young polar bear who suffers from the effects of climate change, but with the help from some friends finds hope in her future. This book takes a sensitive and positive approach to the climate emergency that we are all facing. It will encourage children to think about the impact of climate change on the world around them and what they might be able to do to help.