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Hayley tamaddon 5.0 out of 5 stars
WONDERFUL BOOK! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 July 2025
Such a gorgeous little book - my 5 year old loves it.. and it’s a nice book to read at bedtime.
Mr Thinkalot's mission
My name is Ian Mayes, I am the author and illustrator of the popular books Mr Thinkalot’s Fantastic Space Journey and Mr Thinkalot’s Spectacular Space Journey. With my passion for storytelling and quirky illustrations, I have created an exciting universe that will spark your imagination and help teach climate change and global warming. Join Mr Thinkalot on his thrilling space adventures and get ready for an intergalactic experience like no other.
We hear about climate change and global warming a lot, it can be scary for younger people who do not understand it. These books will help them learn the subjects but in a gentle positive way.
The reasons as to why I wrote these books was to help any age group who has worries or concerns over climate change and global warming, because climate change affects us all but more importantly it will carry on doing so in the future.
The beautiful Earth and the natural order of things has been keeping our planet rotating for billions of years, the more we expand as humans the more natural land we take away. With deforestation happening rapidly across the globe and increasing carbon dioxide emissions and other harmful gases entering our atmosphere it's no wonder our seasons and weather patterns are changing as the Earth increases in temperature. Our polar Ice glaciers are melting which will only increase the sea levels.
But we can do it, we still have time to make the necessary changes.
Save our planet 🌍 Let's do it.
Unleash Your Imagination
Explore the wonders of space with Mr Thinkalot and learn about Climate change and Global warming in a gentle way.
July 12, 2025
So much fun and surprisingly heartwarming!
This book was such a fun surprise. I picked it up thinking it would be silly (which it totally is in the best way!), but I didn’t expect to feel so connected to a little brussels sprout named Russell. He’s honestly such a sweet, funny character, and his world is just bursting with creativity.
The idea that fruits and veggies have secret lives when humans aren’t around? Genius. I loved the setting of Greenhouse Elementary so imaginative and packed with fun little details. It’s like Toy Story meets VeggieTales with a fresh twist. There are some great messages woven in too about learning, friendship, and even how to handle those who don’t have the best intentions (aka the “unsavoury” new students).
It’s definitely perfect for kids, but honestly, I think grown ups reading it with their kids will have just as much fun. It’s light, quirky, and packed with charm. Plus, it might even make picky eaters see veggies in a whole new light. 😄
All in all, Russell Sprout is the unexpected hero I didn’t know I needed. I’d totally read another book set in this world. Highly recommend for a fun, imaginative escape!
You genuinely feel like Russel is in school, it’s very funny. Russell is a great character, but there are also so many other great characters in the book too.
The characters have lessons at Greenhouse Elementary, the teachers are excellent and also the pupils.
Russell goes through many relatable challenges at the school, but the best thing about this book is how nutrition is intertwined in a way that is very clever, which makes it fun and a really funny read to the kids.
So much so that I ordered the kindle, paperback version and I’m waiting on the audio for the car 😂 kids love it and also educational.
As a children’s librarian, I’m always searching for books that promote healthy habits in a fun way. This one is perfect. Kids learn about the value of vegetables without even realizing they’re being taught they’re too busy enjoying the story. The humor, relatable school setting, and adventurous plot all work together to create a book that’s both entertaining and subtly educational.
Amazing book, my kids love it so far, such a fun way to teach kids their knowledge on their healthy foods!! Funny, exciting and engaging story to read for little ones, I wanted to read more by myself after bedtime!!
Recommended to many people would 100% buy again
The Greenhouse Elementary setting is too good to be a one time thing. I could easily imagine more stories about Russell and his classmates. There’s so much potential for new adventures, new characters, and new challenges. Hopefully the author keeps going this world deserves more than one book.
Children loved this story.So important that fruit and vegetables are in children’s diets.The story backs me up as I’m always saying how good Fruit and Vegetables are full of goodness.Very well put together.We loved the story.
This isn’t just entertaining it also subtly teaches kids about friendship, understanding differences, and not judging too quickly. The “unsavoury” characters ended up being more complex than I expected, which I think is a great lesson for children. Russell Sprout makes learning and growing (pun intended!) an exciting journey.
It’s rare to find a children’s book that balances entertainment with meaningful messages so well. A Day in the Life of Russell Sprout pulls it off effortlessly. The story is light and fun, but it still tackles topics like fitting in, handling change, and valuing education. Russell’s time at Greenhouse Elementary is full of laugh out loud moments, but also sweet, heartfelt ones. The “unsavoury” pupils storyline gives kids a safe way to think about conflict resolution and empathy. It’s both a giggle-worthy and thought-provoking read.
This book is such a joy. It’s playful, imaginative, and has that spark of innocence that makes it feel like a timeless children’s classic. Russell Sprout isn’t just a vegetable; he’s a character with big dreams and a kind heart. I loved the school setting especially how the fruits and vegetables had their own personalities and goals. The tension with the unusual new pupils kept me hooked until the end. I can imagine this being a fantastic bedtime read-aloud for kids, but even as an adult, I enjoyed every crisp page.
From the very first chapter, I was hooked by the idea that fruits and veggies have lives when we’re not looking. Russell is such an endearing protagonist he’s curious, eager to learn, and loyal to his friends. I enjoyed the creative details of their world, from their “best before” dates to their little adventures in the greenhouse. The arrival of the strange new pupils added mystery and suspense, making it more than just a sweet slice of life story. A wonderful mix of whimsy and excitement.
This isn’t just a cute children’s book it’s a well crafted tale with thoughtful themes. Russell’s journey is relatable in so many ways: making new friends, adjusting to changes, and facing unexpected challenges. The setting is colorful and alive, and the author does an amazing job painting vivid pictures without overcomplicating things. By the end, I found myself surprisingly attached to a little green sprout. Highly recommended for young readers and families.
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Hello and thank you for showing interest or for reading this section.
My name is Ian Mayes, I am 40 and I live in the United Kingdom. I love the UK and I enjoy chatting to anyone, whether that be people from the UK or any other part of the world.
One thing I really care about is humanity, Climate change and Global warming, I am fully aware everyone has different views on the subject. There are people who believe and there are people who do not believe in it. Global warming and Climate change can happen naturally on the Earth but humans and our practices and ways of doing things scientifically have been proven to increase the temperature of our planet.
I have Osteoarthiritis and sometimes this slows me down or makes things much harder but I will always persist and strive to do more.
Growing up and being enthralled with nature and our living planet and how things work, how one species may die off/ become extinct and how that can affect other species of animals, bugs etc or even plants and trees.
When I was younger I wanted to learn about all these subjects and also how we can improve things or what effects we have on the planet and how are population increase can affect our surrounding environment.
As I got a bit older and Climate change become more of a conversation spoken about in todays times. I wanted to help younger people understand it as I am fully aware how it can upset or worry others. I wanted to simplify it and explain we have time to change our ways in a positive way.
How it all helps
I really enjoy writing and drawing and I want nothing more than to continue on doing so in the future, I have books and art work that I would love to create but it is costly to publish.
Stationary, laptops (I am on my second one) drawing tablets (I need a new one soon) marketing costs, website costs and financing it all has been very difficult for me as none of it is cheap.
Writing reviews, sharing on social media and networking is all fantastic support. Sharing my website with other people or even mentioning the website on peoples social media can help. It does not always have to be financial support as it all helps. Word of mouth is a other example.
Purchasing any of my books or doing any of the above will allow me to continue doing what I really enjoy to do and what I feel inspired to do.
If you like or enjoy what I do, any form of support is hugely appreciated, to those who have supported In anyway at all I just want to give you a big thank you from the bottom of my heart. As it means more to me than you will ever know.
I am not sure what the future holds but I want so much to continue on while I still can. Age, health conditions will ultimately get worse and I really hope I can achieve and do more.
My drawing tablet is on it's last legs and I very much doubt I can afford a new one anytime soon. If I stop posting new art work in the next few months, this will be the reason and for that I apologise.
So please, any form of support is welcome and appreciated thank you.