Greta and the Giants: questions to ask and activities to try
Giants are chopping down Greta's forest to build bigger cities. Greta and the Giants is a fable inspired by Greta Thunberg, about one small voice standing up for the planet.
What age is it for? Greta and the Giants is best for ages 4–8. Good for: Standing up for the planet, even when you're small.
Greta and the Giants (Zoë Tucker and Zoe Persico)
- Age
- 4-8
- Best for
- Standing up for the planet, even when you're small
Read it as a fable first, then talk about what the Giants might stand for. End with one hopeful thing you can do together.
What it helps with
- Climate change made simple
- Standing up for what you believe
- One voice joining many
- Caring for forests
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Where did Greta live?”
- “What were the Giants doing?”
- “What did Greta do?”
- “Who joined her?”
- “What did the Giants decide?”
- “What could we do for the planet?”
5-minute activities to try together
Protest sign
Make a sign about something your child cares about in nature.
Green promise
Choose one green habit as a family, like turning lights off.
Free printables: Greta and the Giants worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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The Emerald Forest (Catherine Ward and Karin Littlewood)
- Best for
- Orangutans, rainforests and losing a home
- Age
- 3-7
Amara and the Bats (Emma Reynolds)
- Best for
- Caring about wildlife and taking action
- Age
- 4-8
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- Best for
- Pollution, rubbish and caring for the planet
- Age
- 4-8
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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