daabackup.blogg.se - My Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan

I suppose I should also mention Patricia MacLachlan's beautiful, lyrical story about our friend earth who awakes from a winter slumber to care for all the animals. *did I just side with Miss Trunchbull?!!!? What has this pandemic with an empty, child-free library done to me?!!!!!? Of course, as a librarian, I can only look at the die cut pages and imagine the inevitable book damage that will occur *sigh* Which has me thinking that maybe Miss Trunchbull was on to something when she said "much too good for children" Colorful, graphic, and a little bit cute - I love the tonality and vibrancy of Francesca Sanna's art and it works especially well here. This beautiful and innovative ode to our natural world will appeal to readers of Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth, The Poet's Dog, and Thank You, Earth.Īs part of a goal to actual write reviews for the books I read this year, I'm trying to get better at actually taking the time to write reviews and not just say things like "this book has beautiful illustrations" but all I can say is that this book has beautiful illustrations.

Great opportunities to share life science concepts and amazing facts about the environment with children.

A celebration of the natural world and rallying cry for positive action for Planet Earth.

Interactive format and kid-friendly art will engage both toddlers and young readers.

Its enticing die-cut pages encourage exploration as its poetic text celebrates everything Earth does for us, all the while reminding us to be a good friend in return.

Readers of all ages will pore over the pages of this spectacular book. She sprinkles whisper-white snow and protects the tiny seeds waiting for spring.

She pours down summer rain and autumn leaves. Our friend Earth does so many wonderful things! She tends to animals large and small. Celebrate Earth Day with this valentine to our wonderful planet from the Newbery Award–winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall.