What Parents Should Know
Parents need to know that this book will get kids intrigued
about the wonders of the Earth.
Families can talk about facts they learned here. What part of Earth do you want to explore most? Where would you not like to go? What do you want to know more about?
Common Sense Media Review
OUR EARTH touches upon the subject of erupting volcanoes, so
one 2-year-old toddler was hooked from the start. His
5-year-old brother was equally intrigued by the "dark, damp
caves that go far down into the earth," as it answers one of
his favorite questions: "What's under the ground?"
Colorful watercolor illustrations fill the pages, depicting subjects that fascinate kids, from long-neck dinosaurs to dapper penguins, monkey-inhabited rain forests, and sunbathing lizards.
The prose is beautiful, instilling a sense of wonder in young children. Anne Rockwell's words can serve as a great starting point for a more in-depth discussion on one topic, such as deserts or glaciers, or as a larger discussion about the world around us.
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