Miss Fox's Class Goes Green [Hardcover]

Eileen Spinelli (Author), Anne Kennedy (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: September 1, 2009 | Age Range: 6 - 8 years | Lexile Measure: 470L (What's this?)

When Miss Fox shows up at school riding her bicycle, Mouse asks, "Do you have a flat tire?" "No," Miss Fox tells her students. "I am going green!" Soon everyone in the class is working to keep the earth healthy. Mouse takes shorter showers (and does her singing after!); Bunny brings a cloth bag to the supermarket; and Possum turns the lights off when he goes out. And Miss Fox's simple act has ripples even beyond her own students... the principal starts riding his bike, too, and soon the whole school is going green! As in Peace Week in Miss Fox's Class, Eileen Spinelli and Anne Kennedy have combined their talents to make a serious subject both funny and inspiring.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2—Spinelli and Kennedy speak to nascent environmentalists in a lighthearted tone while still stressing why it is important to "go green." Miss Fox and her students have constructive conversations, share conservation tips, and make informed choices about using energy. The colorful watercolor and ink illustrations go hand in hand with the lively presentation.—Sarah O'Holla, Village Community School, New York City END

Review

"The best part of this, besides Kennedy's exuberant watercolor pictures, is the way the kids consider their actions." Booklist

"The colorful watercolor and ink illustrations go hand in hand with the lively presentation." School Library Journal

2010 Green Earth Book Award

2010 Green Prize for Sustainable Literature Youth Picture Book

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Product Details

• Age Range: 6 - 8 years
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080755166X
• ISBN-13: 978-0807551660
• Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.3 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #480,025 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Eileen Spinelli is no stranger to the Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers list. Since her debut in 1991 with Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, an IRA/CBC Children's Choice book and Christopher Award winner, she has gone on to author numerous picture books, poetry collections, and chapter books, including the best-selling When Mama Comes Home Tonight, and the critically acclaimed Sophie's Masterpiece. Eileen lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great little tale to introduce the concept of environmental protection or the green movement to young children! October 23, 2009

By D. Fowler TOP 50 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

All the animal children looked VERY surprised when they saw Mrs. Fox driving to the school on her bicycle. She had a little basket in the front to carry her pocket book and whatever else she needed for school. Of course she had on her helmet. The children started to ask questions and wanted to know just why she wasn't driving her car. She said that "cars pollute the air" and she was only going to drive when necessary. "I'm going green." It sounded like something that the rest of the class would be interested in and they had a little discussion and decided to go for it . . . green that is. Mrs. Fox wrote some goals on the blackboard:

1. Use less stuff-recycle
2. Use less energy.
3. Use less water.

Some of the children joked around. "I can stop taking showers," said Frog. Squirrel claimed he could save paper by not doing his homework. After the silliness they got around to business and became more serious. They could turn off lights when leaving a room, sharpen crayons, take shorter showers, use heavier blankets instead of turning up the heat, have a toy exchange and use things like sneakers until they wore out. Squirrel really wanted to "Super-flash Bubble-soled Buzzard sneakers," but decided against it. Were Raccoon, Mouse, Frog, Squirrel, Bunny, Bear, Possum and the other kids at school really going to be able to go green?

This is a great little tale to introduce the concept of environmental protection or the green movement to your own children or classroom. This book makes a serious issue fun, entertaining and instructive. The storyline was chipper and I enjoyed the way the classroom got together, both at home and at school, to achieve a goal. The artwork was very vibrant and the animal characters were very appealing.... The end pages have many little suggestions about going green such as "Carry your lunch in a reusable bag or sack." If you are thinking of "going green" at home or school, this book would be a perfect one to introduce to your own youngster or classroom . . . that is if they aren't already trying to get you to go green! Read more ›

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book! August 31, 2012

By Dad of Divas TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:Paperback

Eileen Spinelli has written anaother meaningful story to share and inspire adults and children. We all know the importance of "going green" : to recycle, reuse, conserve, etc. In this story , Miss Fox inspires and problem solves with her students . She helps them brainstorm ways in which they can help planet Earth and the community they live in.
I love the humor in this story. For example Frog says: "I can use less water . . .I can stop taking showers." And Squirrel says: "I know how to save paper. No more homework."
The students find many ways to make a difference and you can see how proud they are of their efforts to "go green". I feel this is another exceptional story teachers and parents could add to their personal libraries and read to their young children.

5.0 out of 5 stars Review from Books That Heal Kids April 19, 2012

By Books That Heal Kids

Format:Paperback

I LOVE all of the Miss Fox series. Was so glad to see a Going Green book come out. And of course, it is FABULOUS. Miss Fox does it again by getting her class to Go Green with her. What a perfect Earth Day read for students. It has lots of information for kids on ways they can go green. It will spark ideas in kids on ways they can conserve, recycle, reuse etc etc.