Cover
Hardback
Size
275 x 240mm
Length
32 pages
Pub Date
Jan 8, 2026
ISBN
9781915659651
Age 4+
The Big Green
Everyone Can Make a Difference
By Ken Wilson-Max
The story of one family's contribution to a huge undertaking: the planting of the Great Green Wall of Africa.
Set in sub-Saharan Africa, an inspiring story of how one family and their community come together to plant a section of the Great Green Wall which will being hope and regeneration across the continent.
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"Set in Mali, this powerful story is about the creation of The Great Green Wall of Africa, an exciting real-life project to bring trees, growth and re-generation across Sub-Saharan Africa."
The Bookseller
"The art is as bright and simple as the ideas expressed, and for readers inspired to make a difference in their own worlds, the author closes with directions for planting a tree. A bright promise, founded on hope and local support."
Kirkus Reviews (US)
"Ken Wilson-Max has an incredible talent for addressing big concepts in a bright, accessible package... the climate action depicted is practical, sustainable, lasting, and hopeful... This is a joyful and empowering book about making a difference and caring for our world and our future, together."
Love Reading 4 Kids
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Ken Wilson-Max
Author and Illustrator
Ken Wilson-Max was born in Zimbabwe. He came to the UK to study design and ended up working in children's publishing. His first book was published in 1993 and since then there have been many, including The Big Yellow Taxi, Little Red Plane, and the Lenny and Max series. As well as being a leading graphic designer, he is the publisher of Chicken! a newspaper which introduces current affairs to primary school children. He spends much time visiting schools and libraries, creating workshops and delivering exhibitions. He calls this "a great part of my job, the place where I learn the most". Ken Wilson Max lives in north London.
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