Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 32 pages
Genre: Children/ Holiday
Publisher: Make A Way Media
Release date: April 2019
Format available for review: print (USA and Canada), ebook (PDF)
Tour dates: Oct 12 to Dec 4, 2020
Content Rating: G. Children's Holiday Book.
About the Book
A recent Purple Dragonfly Award First Place winner, Cummings uses bold and bright illustrations in This is the Earth to share a message of peace, love, respect, compassion, inclusion. Published in early 2019, the book’s message bears repeating: peace is meant for all of us and it is everyone’s responsibility to care for each other like the united family that we really are. This exceptional and timely book shares the reality that we are all sharing this world that we call home instead of acting as though each continent, each, country, and each neighborhood is like a completely different planet. Within the pages of This is the Earth, readers will discover thought and conversation-invoking concepts on issues and struggles that has our world at odds with each other. Kids and adults will love the lyrical message and thoughtful artwork that reinforces the fact that every human being is our neighbor on Planet Earth; a place also known as Home.
My Review
This is the Earth Introduces Some Valuable Life Lessons. The author does a beautiful job sharing the concepts of acceptance, diversity, and peaceful living in a simple children's book. With easy to read words and brightly illustrated pages, the author expresses a wealth of emotions and ideas. This is the Earth is another book that presents many life lessons and social skills in a short space. Every time we read the book, we can pick up something new to discuss as the author and the illustrator present many emotions and more profound points to ponder on each page.
This is the Earth is the Perfect Teaching Tool for Families. I loved that the book opens up so many teaching opportunities for families. Basic acts of kindness and acceptance are presented simply and matter-of-factly--with illustrations that speak volumes beyond the picture book words. With our world in its current state--this is the perfect book to remind our children of the benefits of kindness and cooperation. Whether reading during the holidays or any time of the year, this book offers important reminders and opportunities to reflect and build on the story for more in-depth lessons.
Would I Recommend This is the Earth by Deedee Cummings? This is the Earth is the perfect book to help caregivers teach some fundamental life lessons and skills. And it is a good reminder for adults reading it that basic kindness and acceptance is simple enough for even young children to understand! I love the author's word choices throughout the book--and the illustrations are perfect for aiding understanding of the emotions involved in the story. I would recommend this for school/library storytimes as well as family reading.
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Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 28 pages
Genre: Children/ Holiday
Publisher: Make a Way Media
Release date: November 2019
Content Rating: G: Children's Holiday Book
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