The recipe for Ocean Soup, Pincus relays through lighthearted but edifying couplets, is easy: add single-use plastics and trash from overflowing landfills to the sea, and then let it be "simmered by the sun" for "decades of days," whereupon the five gyres "turn the plastic to specks" and the consequences become limitless. The author emphasizes how humans, the "chefs" of this "murky, confetti-like brew," caused this proliferation of plastic pollution over generations of bad habits, primarily extensive use of plastics: "heaps of containers and straws," taking "throwaway bags without pause." Semple's colorful digital illustrations follow four children with different skin tones as they learn about Ocean Soup, effectively supplementing Pincus's smoothly rhythmic narration in this charming call to action. Back matter further addresses the topic and includes an author's note sharing the book's beginnings. Ages 7-8. (Mar.)Copyright 2021 Publishers Weekly, LLC Used with permission.
K-Gr 2—This picture book discusses environmentalism and conservation. The rhyming text is snappy and the bright cartoon illustrations are appropriately playful for the target audience. The simple and accessible text will encourage young activists, who will understand the damage done to our oceans. Pincus identifies the culprit as plastic: throwaway bags, synthetic clothing, cleaning products, and party balloons are named as the harmful ingredients of this "ocean soup." Kitchen terms such as "blender" and "purée" are used to create an effective image of trash being endlessly stirred in once-clean waters. Pincus evokes sympathy for the innocent animals that ingest the toxic brew and emphasizes the fact that many of our own food choices can be impacted. Clear back matter explains the poor decisions that led to "ocean soup." Specific plastic materials are depicted. Ten steps describe how kids can do their part; they will hopefully inspire all readers to work for cleaner oceans. VERDICT This appealing book provides essential information without being preachy or heavy-handed. A definite purchase for all libraries.—Gloria Koster, formerly at West Sch., New Canaan, CTCopyright 2021 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
"Pincus anaelezea mapishi ya ""Mvua ya Bahari"" kwa njia ya vifungu vya kupendeza lakini vyenye kujenga: kuongeza plastiki ya matumizi moja na taka kutoka kwa machafuko ya maji baharini, kisha kuiruhusu ""kuchemka na jua"" kwa ""miaka kadhaa ya siku,"" ambapo mizunguko mitano ""hutageuza plastiki kuwa chembe"" na matokeo huwa bila kikomo." "Mwandishi huyo anasisitiza jinsi wanadamu, ""mchungaji"" wa ""mchuzi huu wa confetti,"" walivyosababisha ongezeko hili la uchafuzi wa plastiki kwa vizazi vya mazoea mabaya, hasa matumizi makubwa ya plastiki: ""makundi ya vyombo na matete,"" kuchukua ""mifuko ya kutupa bila kusubiri.""" Picha za rangi za Semple hufuata watoto wanne wenye rangi tofauti za ngozi wanapojifunza juu ya Mchuzi wa Bahari, ikiongeza kwa ufanisi hadithi ya Pincus kwa urahisi katika wito huu wa kuvutia wa hatua. Back suala zaidi inashughulikia mada na ni pamoja na maelezo ya mwandishi kushiriki mwanzo wa kitabu. Umri wa miaka 7 hadi 8. (Machi. Copyright 2021 Publishers Weekly, LLC - Kutumiwa kwa ruhusa. K-Gr 2 <unk> Kitabu hiki cha picha kinajadili mazingira na uhifadhi. Maandishi ya mashairi ni ya haraka na michoro ya katuni yenye kung'aa ni ya kuchekesha kwa hadhira inayolenga. Nakala rahisi na inayoweza kufikiwa itawatia moyo wanaharakati wachanga, ambao wataelewa uharibifu uliofanywa kwa bahari zetu. Pincus anatambua kwamba plastiki ndiyo inayosababisha tatizo hilo: mifuko ya kutupwa, mavazi ya synthetic, bidhaa za kusafisha, na puto za karamu zinaitwa viungo vyenye kudhuru vya "mchuzi wa bahari" huu. Maneno ya jikoni kama vile "blender" na "purée" hutumiwa kuunda picha yenye matokeo ya taka ikisuguliwa bila kikomo katika maji yaliyokuwa safi wakati mmoja. Pincus anaelezea huruma kwa wanyama wasio na hatia ambao wanala kinywaji cha sumu na inasisitiza ukweli kwamba chaguzi zetu nyingi za chakula zinaweza kuathiriwa. Dutu iliyo wazi nyuma hueleza maamuzi mabaya yaliyoongoza kwenye "mchuzi wa bahari". Vifaa maalum vya plastiki vinaonyeshwa. Hatua kumi zinaelezea jinsi watoto wanaweza kufanya sehemu yao; wanatarajia kuwachochea wasomaji wote kufanya kazi kwa bahari safi. Hukumu Kitabu hiki chenye kuvutia hutoa habari muhimu bila kuwa cha kuhubiri au chenye nguvu. "Kutumia ""Mafunzo ya Shule"" kwa ajili ya wanafunzi wa shule ya sekondari, na ""Mafunzo ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule ya Shule."