Join the Earth Patrol! Written to help parents begin conversations with their children about a challenging and important topic, Something Happened to Our Planet describes the narrator's efforts to help the planet with her friends, by advocating for re-usable plates at her school. This book will inspire kids to make a difference in their own schools and communities. Included is a Reader's Note with more information about the impact of climate change, child-friendly definitions, sample dialogs, and guidance for discussing climate change with children. This book is printed with vegetable-based inks on responsibly sourced paper.