A playful activity book to help children thrive in a changing world.
This project is supported by the EU Climate Pact and is offered 100% free for download to families, schools, and communities. The authorship and copyright belong to Cecília Sobral-Michiels, and all content may be shared or reproduced for non-commercial purposes only.
The goal is simple: to make safety knowledge accessible to every child who may one day need it.
A EUROPEAN CLIMATE PACT
AMBASSADOR’S PROJECT
Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this book are those of the author only, and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. The European Union cannot be held responsible for them.
About the book
The Little Guide for Young Survivors is a children’s activity book that teaches calm, practical survival skills for emergencies and climate-related disasters. Through games, illustrations, and gentle storytelling, children learn how to stay calm, build emergency kits, signal for help, and make safe decisions in difficult situations.
The book covers topics such as extreme cold, heat waves, floods, storms, landslides, wildfires, and conflict situations, always in a child-appropriate and empowering way.
Peek inside the book
A small preview of the activities children use to learn preparedness.
Page 5
“The Adventure Map”
An illustrated overview of the emergencies and survival skills children will explore throughout the book.
Page 7
“Find Your Gear”
A playful search activity where children spot and learn the essential items of an emergency kit.
Page 11
“The Cozy Rescue Maze”
A visual maze that helps children practice choosing warm, safe items during extreme cold situations.
Page 32
“How Far Is the Storm?”
A counting game that teaches children how to estimate the distance of lightning in a safe and fun way.
About the author
Cecília Sobral-Michiels is a scientist and European Climate Pact Ambassador based in Belgium. With a background in space science and environmental systems, she is dedicated to climate education, preparedness, and protecting vulnerable communities. This book was created to make essential safety knowledge accessible to children everywhere.
