Green Homes, Happy Planet: Sustainable Houses Around the World

From yurts and homes made from plastic bottles to repurposing existing structures in fresh ways, sustainable homes come in all shapes and sizes--and exist everywhere. Travel around the world and discover some of the most fascinating homes, how they were built, and what exactly makes them sustainable. Told through a combination of poetry and expository text—alongside vibrant art—this will engage readers of all ages and inspire them to think environmentally about their own home and community.

Written by Mia Wenjen Illustrated by Ash Green

$18.99 hardcover ISBN 9781668955260 9 x 11" • 40 pages Illustrated in color throughout Ages 5-9 PICTURE BOOK

Mia Wenjen is the author of a number of award-winning children's books, including Sumo Joe and Food for the Future. She graduated from Harvard in History and Science and earned an M.B.A. from UCLA’s Anderson Graduate School of Management. She is the co-founder of Aquent, the world’s largest creative and marketing staffing firm, and the co-creator of Multicultural Children’s Book Day, a literacy nonprofit. She can be found online @PragmaticMom. Mia is passionate about multiculturalism and loves to entertain her audiences while presenting important concepts that build toward a positive future. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts, with her family. Ash Green is an illustrator and ceramicist based in the Australian capital. She has been making pictures for as long as she can remember - sketching her favorite dinosaurs in kindergarten and making trading cards with her brother. Studying Visual Arts at ANU widened her scope and formalized a passion for art-making and storytelling which is now carried on in picture books and crafts.