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Reviewed by Karen Tolentino for Readers' Favorite
Lola Fernandez welcomes young readers into the world of sustainability. This topic can be broad and abstract, especially for young readers. However, Your Amazing Home turns it into an adventure any child can hold in their hands. It is structured around twelve missions, from wildlife and plants to plastic, energy, and water. It guides children ages six to eleven through stories, curious facts, crosswords, word searches, mini experiments, and creative do-it-yourself projects, all built around a single idea. The message echoes in the whole book: even small actions can spark big change. Each mission includes a short story featuring characters like Finn the frog or Lila and her lamp, followed by hands-on activities a child can complete on their own or with family.
Your Amazing Home stands out for showcasing a wide range of hands-on sustainability activities. A child might draw a leaf on one page, build a mini solar oven, then make a family pledge. Lola Fernandez fills every chapter with creativity, science, and reflection. Every mission ends with prompts to reflect on what was learned and how it felt, so the book nurtures habits and empathy alongside knowledge. A glossary at the back explains new words in simple terms, and a note for parents and educators suggests how to use the book at home or in the classroom. Families with kids ages six to eleven, carers, and teachers who are looking for a way to spark curiosity about the natural world will find this a rewarding companion.
