A R Trent’s The Recyclosaurus and EggBangers invites young readers to step into LA-LA Forest Park for an unforgettable eco-adventure. When young Ed Williams gets lost, he discovers a secret world of homeless wild animals, a runaway stray dog, and a wise old crow – all debating who’s to blame for the planet’s climate crisis. Along the way, Ed befriends EggBanger, Little Bro, and learns that sometimes the smallest voices ask the biggest questions: Who is responsible for our planet’s future?
Published by Maple Publishing Company, this debut children’s book blends humour, imagination, and environmental awareness into a story that entertains as much as it inspires. The story opens as Ed’s school closes due to an unusually hot spell – ‘Well, isn’t it winter?’ he wonders. Lost in the forest, Ed soon learns from the local wildlife that they hold humans accountable for starvation, habitat loss and even the melting of the Antarctic.
Trent, who describes herself as a concerned great-great-great-great grandmother, weaves her grandchildren’s insights into the story, creating an authentic and heartfelt narrative. The Recyclosaurus and EggBangers transforms complex environmental themes into a child-friendly fable, set in a world where “super polluters” are called out and animals fight for survival through dialogue, empathy, and imagination.
Engaging readers aged 7–11, the book uses vibrant storytelling and beautiful illustrations to spark curiosity and compassion. While it’s packed with playful moments, the underlying message is profound: protecting the planet begins with awareness, responsibility, and small acts of change. Beneath the humour lies a gentle wake-up call — urging children to think about the kind of world they want to inherit.
Synopsis:
Eons ago, humanity was gifted the “Seed of Planet Earth” and turned it into a force of mass evolution — but with dire consequences. Our ancestors’ choices created a global climate crisis, leaving once-safe air, land and seas in peril. Now, creatures of all kinds ask: ‘Our inheritance is this?’
The author says:
“While The Recyclosaurus and EggBangers is aimed at children aged 7–11, I don’t believe age should be a barrier. I still remember watering tulips at school in Nottingham in 1963 for a newspaper photo titled ‘Well, isn’t it spring?’ — it was cold and grey, much like today’s uncertain seasons.
“In my book, the air has become so polluted that future generations live in dome cities, and all living things — people, animals, and birds — share one goal: survival. I hope this story sparks conversations about our planet while remaining a fun and imaginative read.”
The Recyclosaurus and EggBangers is available in paperback (£11.00) on Amazon
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