Giggles the Green Bean Turns Stinkytown into Greentown [Paperback]

Lauren Davis (Author), Michael Fusco (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2010

Giggles the Green Bean Turns Stinkytown into Greentown is the first book in the Giggles the Green Bean series. In this fun story the young reader will learn the 5 special secrets Giggles learns in order to turn Stinkytown back into Greentown. Giggles teaches kids important green concepts and skills including recycling, water conservation, healthy eating, and energy conservation using tangible, real-world examples that even the youngest readers will be able to adopt and discuss with family and friends. In keeping with the environmental message, a portion of net proceeds will be donated to the U.S. Forest Service Plant-A-Tree Program.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Giggles the Green Bean is full of creative, lovable characters that will inspire kids to implement the practical every day ideas for a healthy environment into their own lives. Lauren Davis book and Michael Vincent Fusco s charming illustrations weave an engaging story with important messages of environmental awareness for teachers and parents to enjoy with their kids. --Earth Day Network, Director of Education

About the Author

Lauren Davis became keenly aware that children needed to learn how to make a difference in keeping the environment clean. Inspired by her brother's environmental activism, she penned her first children s book, Giggles the Green Bean. Lauren has long been involved with children including working as a camp counselor and pre-school teacher. A former leadership development executive, Lauren currently lives in Portland with her family and dog, Lily.

Product Details

• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: New Year Publishing; First edition (November 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967156556
• ISBN-13: 978-0967156552
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #194,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book!, December 3, 2009

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Patick J. Numair - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Giggles the Green Bean Turns Stinkytown into Greentown (Paperback)

My 18 month old daughter loves this book and laughs every time we read it. What a great concept to share with kids!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 4 year old LOVES Giggles!, October 30, 2009

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Jonathan Davis (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Giggles the Green Bean Turns Stinkytown into Greentown (Paperback)

Fun. Vibrant. Educational.

The illustrations are really fun and vibrant and the book feels like a book that'll last. My 4 year old is all about Giggles before bed, and she is even remembering to use less and not throw everything away before it's done.

Giggles the Green Bean

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Source of Environmental Awareness for Children~!!, May 9, 2011

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Jennifer Chatham "Mad Moose Mama" (Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Giggles the Green Bean Turns Stinkytown into Greentown (Paperback)

Giggles The Green Bean Turns Stinkytown Into Greentown is the first in a series of children's picture books in which Giggles goes on many adventures.

The day Giggles pops his head out of the ground, he realizes something doesn't smell quite right in Greentown. When Giggles grandmother stops by to visit, she explains to Giggles, that Greentown wasn't always known as Stinkytown. She shows him a picture of what his town used to look like which makes Giggles upset, his town was once beautiful, but now, all he sees is garbage, pollution and utter disregard for the land on which they dwell upon.

Taking matters into his own hands, Giggles swears to turn Stinkytown back into its glorious state. Upon his quest, Giggles runs into Wise Old Cabbage who lives in a very beautiful area. When Giggles asks him how he keeps everything so beautiful, Wise Old Cabbage explains to Giggles the five steps it takes to make everything green and healthy again. Armed with the knowledge of the Wise Old Cabbage, Giggles begins to correct the environmental wrongs around him...but will Giggles be in time to change Stinkytown to Greentown again, or will his efforts prove too late?

I found this to be a most informative book for very young readers to grasp the concept of recycle, reuse, rethink. The interaction between the colourful characters and the simple explanations given are enjoyable to all who read the pages. Not only are the five steps shared with the children, but examples on how you can help are also given to steer the young folks in the correct direction. I believe all school and public libraries should carry this book, as Giggles is an enjoyable, delightful and informative role model for children young and old. The illustrations are beautifully done and will keep the attention of your youngster with many opportunities to explore the pages looking at all the interesting things to see.