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Issue Details: First known date: 2013... 2013 The Smallest Carbon Footprint in the Land and Other Eco-tales
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In Anne Morgan's delightful collection of organically-grown eco-tales, a prince wants to marry the young woman with the smallest carbon footprint in the land; Space Cadet Lox finds out why a planet is like a bowl of porridge; a girl in a little green hoodie tries to save an endangered wolf; and Chicken Licken warns the sea is rising. (Source: Trove)

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Contents

* Contents derived from the Carindale, Camp Hill - Carina area, Brisbane - South East, Brisbane, Queensland,:IP Kidz , 2013 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Smallest Carbon Footprint in the Land, Anne Morgan , single work short story children's
A retelling of the Cinderella story, about an eco-conscious prince and his Cinderella. Both prince and princess are conscious of their carbon footprints and climate change, and proactively garden and use recycled good to reduce their carbon footprint.
(p. 1-13)
Messy Lox Goes to the Planet of the Bears, Anne Morgan , single work short story children's
A retelling of the fairytale Goldie Locks and the Three Bears. Messy Lox goes the planet of the bears and destroys it when she discards all of her rubbish into the woods.
(p. 14-21)
Bling!, Anne Morgan , single work short story children's
A retelling of Aladdin and the Genie, Gus's greed for more 'bling' has a destruction impact on the environment and wildlife around him.
(p. 22-31)
Little Em, Anne Morgan , single work short story children's
Little Em discovers an endangered animal, a wolf, living at her Grandma's house - she protects him from her Uncle Ced. This story is a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood.
(p. 32-38)
Juzzy and the Giant Pumpkins, Anne Morgan , single work short story children's
This retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk is about learning to garden in order to live sustainably.
(p. 39-46)
Prince Pobblebonk, Anne Morgan , single work short story children's
Prince Pobblebonk is unsuccessful in preventing the princess from poisoning a pond, which is home to frogs. This is a retelling of the Princess and the Frog.
(p. 47-54)
The Three Little Porkies, Anne Morgan , single work short story children's
This retelling of the Three Little Pigs is about wind farms.
(p. 55-59)
Cool Girl and the Sensational Seven, Anne Morgan , single work short story children's
In this retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Snow White is saved from the evil queen by refusing to eat apples that have been sprayed with pesticides, preferring organic fruit instead.
(p. 60-67)
Chicken Licken Says the Sea is Rising, Anne Morgan , single work short story children's
Chicken Licken tries to warn the other farm animals and Farmer King about the rising sea levels results from global warming and carbon pollution. The farm animals collectively work towards growing their own vegetables and living more sustainably to reduce their carbon footprint. This story is a retelling of Chicken Little.
(p. 68-74)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Carindale, Camp Hill - Carina area, Brisbane - South East, Brisbane, Queensland,: IP Kidz , 2013 .
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      Extent: iii, 73p.
      Description: illus.
      ISBN: 9781922120236 (paperback)
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