Elin Kelsey Livres

If people were planets, we'd be a lot like Earth ...

Addressing eco-anxiety among children, this book offers a hopeful perspective on environmental issues. It highlights the positive changes driven by smart technologies and innovative ideas, emphasizing that the future holds promise. Each chapter explores familiar objects like T-shirts and video games, using them as entry points to discuss related environmental challenges. Additionally, it features profiles of surprising figures, such as happiness researcher Catherine O'Brien, who are actively working towards viable solutions for the planet's problems.

With two front covers, this children's nonfiction book explores and answers frequently asked questions about racoons and owls.

The book offers a heartfelt examination of grief across different species, highlighting the emotional bonds between animals and humans. It delves into various expressions of mourning, showcasing how diverse creatures process loss and the universal nature of grief. Through poignant anecdotes and scientific insights, it fosters a deeper understanding of the emotional lives of animals, encouraging empathy and connection with all living beings.

Elin Kelsey explores the fascinating world of whales, revealing their secret lives and the wonders of their existence. Through captivating stories, the book aims to inspire and amaze readers with insights into these magnificent creatures. Jane Goodall praises the work, highlighting its engaging nature and the joy it brings to readers.

From the creators of You Are Stardust and Wild Ideas comes a new informational picture book that explores how humans are inextricably connected to nature. This book draws examples from the clouds and the cosmos, the seafloor and the surface of our skin, to show how we are never alone: we are always surrounded and supported by nature. Whether it's gravity holding us tight; our lungs breathing oxygen synthesized by plants; the countless microorganisms that build our immunity; or the whales whose waste fertilizes the plankton that feed the fish we eat: nature touches every aspect of how we live.Using lyrical text grounded in current science alongside detailed diorama art, this book presents the idea that we thrive through connections to the land and sea and sky, and togetherness is key to nature. It encourages inquiry-based learning, inviting readers to wonder, ask questions, observe the natural world, and engage with big ideas. An author's note at the end offers more insight into the research behind the text.

From the creators of You Are Stardust comes a new informational picture book designed to untame your imagination!

A much-needed, evidence-based argument for hope in a world living through a planetary crisis. Through examples that show the real-world potential of amplifying scientific solutions, Hope Matters boldly tears down the narrative of doom and gloom that has overtaken conversations about our future. Award-winning author, scholar, and educator Elin Kelsey reveals the harm that hopelessness does to communities, and shows that realistic and engaged hope is the most effective motivator for action. She also describes effective campaigns and interventions on issues like ocean conservation, supporting species resilience, and rewilding, and demonstrates how digital conservation is helping scientists target specific areas with impressive results--and how we can continue to build on their efforts, and start our own, both now and for the future.