The Earth Gives More

ISBN: 0807577103

Author: Fliess, Sue

Condition: Used

Review"Genuine celebration of nature." -Publishers Weekly"This love letter to our planet serves as a guide for young readers, using rhyming verse to describe what the Earth does for us and the ways in which we can give back."-BooklistProduct DescriptionEnjoy nature in every season-and take care of it.From leaves falling to become fertilizer, to raindrops helping to bring plants to life in the spring, the cycle of every season has something to enjoy. While delighting in all nature has to offer, we need to remember to respect and treasure the world around us. This charming rhyming story follows the change in seasons and illustrates how we can all be good stewards to the Earth.From School Library JournalK-Gr 3-Imagine an idyllic world in which humans and the planet coexist in a mutually respected, symbiotic relationship. This book, written both as a love letter to Planet Earth and a guide for its residents as to its proper treatment, combines text and illustrations to turn this dream into a reality. Readers are escorted on a journey around the sun through the seasons from summer to fall, winter, spring, and back again. Each season has a beautiful trait that differentiates it from the others, and in each image, humans are doing something to better the environment that is not necessarily called out by the text. But in every instance, the Earth always gives more in return. Elegantly crafted rhyming phrases guide readers through the story, making it ideally suited for reading aloud. Readers are left with the final message to keep treating the Earth well so that it can continue to do its job taking care of all of us. Visually appealing, the child-friendly illustrations are filled with bright, vibrant colors and reflect the many landscapes and people found on Earth. Together, the text and images make this book extremely accessible to young readers. VERDICT An excellent addition to library shelves and Earth Day curriculum for early elementary school-aged students.-Mary Lanni, Denver Public LibraryAbout the AuthorSue Fliess is the author of more than 45 childrens books, including the Kid Scientist series, Goldilocks and the Three Engineers, and The Princess and the Petri Dish. Her books have been named to notable lists and translated into multiple languages. Sue lives in Northern Virginia.Christiane Engel is an award-winning illustrator and published author. She lives in the United Kingdom.