Miranda's Message is a great introduction for young children to the plight of pollution and other ecological issues that will have an impact on their world now and in the future. Miranda the mermaid enlists her new human friend to encourage all humans to recycle and repurpose material items as much as possible in order to protect the earth's oceans. The story provides an opportunity to discuss and explain the concepts of ecosystems and how we can and must take an active role in supporting our planet.