Illustrated book cover for 'Everything We Need' showing a person wearing a suit bending over and pulling items like a toy car, plush unicorn, and knitted sock from a top hat. Confetti swirls around the objects. Book credits: written by Simone Fraid and illustrated by Natalia Paredes.

Read with us. Lead with us.

Everything We Need is a story to delight children with the magic of everyday actions such as reuse, composting, sharing, and repairing. It’s about appreciating the value of community over consumption, and taking a moment to marvel at the abundance all around us.

We hope you’ll spread the word and share this message of sustainability and empowerment with the next generation to whom we entrust our wonderful planet.

"So much about sustainability and climate can feel heavy, scary, and overwhelming for kids.

I want to present information to them in a way that feels positive, fun, and something that can be easily incorporated into their lives.”

Resources and Lesson Plans

Go beyond the book with tangible actions for families and curriculum for classrooms to bring the lessons of Everything We Need to life.

Illustration of a woman with short red hair and a man with glasses and a mustache, wearing vintage clothing.

About
the Author and Illustrator

Simone, and Natalia teamed up in San Diego, CA to combine their talents to bring to life this magical story.

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