My Friend Earth: (Earth Day Books with Environmentalism Message for Kids, Saving Planet Earth, Our Planet Book) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780811879101)

Perfect for Earth Day--and every day!--this spectacular picture book is a valentine to our wonderful planet from the Newbery Award-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall.

Our friend Earth does so many wonderful things! She tends to animals large and small. She pours down summer rain and autumn leaves. She sprinkles whisper-white snow and protects the tiny seeds waiting for spring.

Readers of all ages will pore over the pages of this children's book that is bursting with color and texture. Its enticing pages feature clever cut-outs, flaps, and curved contours that encourage exploration as its poetic text celebrates everything Earth does for us, all the while reminding us to be a good friend in return.

TOUCH AND LEARN: An interactive format and kid-friendly art will engage young readers as they explore our unique home in the universe.

EVERYDAY IS EARTH DAY: This beautiful celebration of the natural world is also a timely rallying cry for positive action for saving Planet Earth.

CREATIVE APPROACH: Great opportunity to share life science concepts and amazing facts about the environment with children.

Perfect for:

• Earth books for kids from toddler to preschool and grade school
• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking a new Earth Day book to share
• Teachers and librarians looking for climate change books for kids, stories for boys and girls who love space and the solar system, or books that explore the science and wonder of nature
• Fans of Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers, Hello, World! by Jill McDonald, Chris Ferrie's Baby University board books, and The Last Kids on Earth book series and Netflix show

Author: Patricia MacLachlan
ISBN-10: 0811879100
ISBN-13: 9780811879101
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Language: English
Published: 02/25/2020
Pages: 44
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.10w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 514911 / My Friend Earth


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/01/2020 pg. 51
Publishers Weekly 03/09/2020
School Library Journal 04/01/2020 pg. 118