Synopsis: In this story a little girl marvels at her Grandmother’s ability to recycle the girl’s favorite dress over the course of several years. Grandma teaches the girl about reducing waste and reusing materials rather than buying something new. Ages 4-8.

Response: This story is simple but offers a straightforward and understandable application for the lessons of “Going Green”. Children often struggle with the somewhat abstract elements of environmental action but they can benefit from the lesson of this story which shows them a small-scale, achievable way to save the Earth themselves. ( )

The description makes it sound preachy, but it's really actually quite charming. ( )

Review: This book is a good example of realistic fiction because it deals with real life experiences. The young girl shows how her Grandma makes her a new dress each year, and reuses the fabric each time.
Theme: This story has an implicit theme of recycling. Although it is not clearly stated within the book, it implies that recycling materials you use is a very good choice for the earth.
Level: Primary, Intermediate