The Earth Book

by Todd Parr

Overview

"I take care of the earth because I know I can do little things every day to make a BIG difference..."

With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitiviy, Todd Parr explores the important, timely subject of environmental protection and conservation in this eco-friendly picture book. Featuing a circular die-cut Earth on the cover, and printed entirely with recycled materials and nontoxic soy inks, this book includes lots of easy, smart ideas on how we can all work together to make the Earth feel good - from planting a tree and using both sides of the paper, to saving energy and reusing old things in new ways.

Best of all, the book includes an interior gatefold with a poster with tips/reminders on how kids can "go green" everyday. Equally whimsical and heartfelt, this sweet homage to our beautiful planet is sure to inspire readers of all ages to do their part in keeping the Earth happy and healthy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316042659
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	03/17/2010
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	66,654
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Todd Parr has inspired and empowered children around the world with his bold images and positive messages. He is the bestselling author of more than forty books, including The Goodbye Book, The Family Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay to be Different. He lives in Berkeley, California.

Hometown:

Berkeley, California

Date of Birth:

July 9, 1962

Place of Birth:

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Education:

High school diploma

Website:

http://www.toddparr.com

Read an Excerpt

The EARTH Book

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By Parr, Todd

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Copyright © 2010 Parr, Todd
All right reserved.
ISBN: 9780316042659

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I take care of the earth because I know I can do little things every day to make a BIG difference.

I use both sides of the paper

and bring my own bags to the market because…

I love the trees

and I want the owls to have a place to live.

I turn off the faucet while I brush my teeth

and use less water for my baths because…

I love the fish and I want the oceans to stay blue.

I take the school bus and ride my bike because…

I love the stars and I want the air to be clear so I can see them sparkle.

I try to eat every bite on my plate

and save my leftovers because…

I love watching things grow and I want there to be enough food for everyone.

I remember to turn off the lights

and shut the refrigerator to save energy because…

I love the polar bears

and I want the snowmen to stay cool.

I throw garbage in the trash can

and recycle glass, aluminum, paper, and plastic because…

I love to walk barefoot in the grass

and I don’t want to move to Mars!

Most of all, I help take care of the earth because…

I want us ALL to be happy and healthy!

Continues...

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Editorial Reviews

K-Gr 4—The narrator states, "I take care of the earth because I know I can do little things every day to make a BIG difference." Parr then offers a practical catalog of simple activities easily managed by even quite young children, followed by clear explanations of how those simple things can have a large impact on the health of our planet. "I use both sides of the paper and bring my own bags to market because…I love the trees and I want the owls to have a place to live." The book is "printed with recycled materials and nontoxic soy inks." The vibrantly colored cartoons with heavy black outlines resemble those a child might create. Useful as an introduction to the subject, this is a bright and cheerful presentation.—Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ

School Library Journal

In Parr's signature chunky style, smiley-faced kids share what they love about the planet and what they do to protect it. “I turn off the faucet while I brush my teeth,” says a purple boy in a hot pink bathroom. On another spread, two figures stand in a sunny garden with neatly planted rows of produce: “I love watching things grow and I want there to be enough food for everyone.” The earnest message springs off the page. Ages 4-8. (Mar.)

Publishers Weekly

Parr adds to his successful series of easy-to-understand, vibrantly illustrated stories with this ecologically themed offering for younger children. He uses a simple, repetitive structure written in first person: "I [do this worthwhile activity] / and [this one] because . . . // I love [this aspect of nature] / and I want [this to happen]." This structural format works well to bring complex issues such as global warming into a simple context that kids can connect with. The text reads smoothly and poetically, but children may need some additional explanation from an adult to understand the logic behind the actions and resulting benefits. The cheerful illustrations include children of all colors (real and make-believe) and recognizable animals with wildly imaginary color schemes. A concluding note from the author offers encouraging words about taking care of the environment, and the reverse of the book jacket includes a list of ten ways to save the Earth. His approach to this complex topic is simple but not simplistic, and this introduction to the subject is both useful and entertaining. (Picture book. 5-8)

Kirkus Reviews