This is the climate book for kids who are past 'save the turtles' and ready for 'dismantle the systems harming the turtles.' Klein doesn't sugarcoat the crisis but refuses to leave young readers in despair—instead, she shows them they're not alone and they're not powerless.

The book's strength is its global scope and intersectional lens: Indigenous land defenders, youth climate strikers, environmental justice organizers. It's not just about polar bears; it's about people, power, and possibility. The prompts push readers to question consumerism and consider collective action over individual guilt.

That said, this isn't light reading. It's dense with information and big ideas. Some kids will devour it; others will need it in chunks or as a family read-aloud with discussion. And yes, it will probably make your kid question why you're still using Amazon Prime and driving an SUV. Consider yourself warned.

For families raising engaged, justice-oriented kids—or kids showing climate anxiety who need to channel it into action—this is gold. It's the book that says: you're right to be worried, you're not crazy, and here's what we can do about it together.