In "What Planet are You from Clarice Bean?", the ever-observant and delightfully quirky Clarice is tasked with a school project about the environment. This sparks a family-wide mission to save a beloved tree on their street from being cut down. Through Clarice's distinctive voice and Lauren Child's signature mixed-media illustrations, readers will follow the family's humorous attempts at eco-activism, from recycling efforts to staging a tree-sit. The book gently introduces themes of environmental responsibility, teamwork, and the power of a family united, all while maintaining a lighthearted and engaging tone. It's perfect for children aged 4-11, offering a fun read-aloud for younger kids and an accessible, entertaining independent read for older elementary students.
When Clarice has to do a school project on the environment, she and her family become eco-warriors in an attempt to save a tree on their street.